Internet-based Insomnia Intervention to Prevent Cognitive Decline in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment (SHUTi MIND)
University of Virginia
Summary
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the impact of an Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) intervention on sleep and the extent to which it contributes to cognitive health in individuals with mild cognitive impairment. Participants with insomnia who meet the study criteria for mild cognitive impairment will be recruited to determine the effects of the CBT-I intervention compared to a patient education condition on sleep and cognition. Internet-based recruitment methods will be used, and outcomes include sleep variables, daytime variables, and cognitive status.
Description
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the impact of an Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) intervention on sleep and the extent to which it contributes to cognitive health in individuals with mild cognitive impairment. Participants with insomnia who meet the study criteria for mild cognitive impairment will be recruited to determine the effects of the CBT-I intervention compared to patient education (PE) control condition on sleep and cognition. Internet-based recruitment methods will be used, and outcomes include sleep variables (reduced overall insom…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 65+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Provision of signed and dated informed consent form * Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study * Male or female, aged ≥ 65 years of age. * Able to speak and read English, and is a US resident. * Have access to any Internet-enabled device (computer, tablet, smartphone) and willing to be emailed about the study. * Sleep-onset insomnia and/or sleep maintenance insomnia symptoms * The sleep disturbance (or associated daytime fatigue) causes significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas…
Interventions
- BehavioralSHUTi OASIS
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia delivered online and metered out over 6-9 weeks in a fully automated, interactive, tailored web-based program
- OtherPatient Education
An educational website containing information on insomnia
Location
- University of VirginiaCharlottesville, Virginia