Multi-center Trial to Improve Nocturia and Sleep in Older Adults (MINT)
Atlanta VA Medical Center
Summary
The Multi-center Trial to Improve Nocturia and Sleep in Older Adults (MINT) study is a randomized trial to determine and assess the efficacy of integrated treatment of coexisting nocturia and insomnia, as well as explore the effects of this treatment on quality of life.
Description
The Multi-center Trial to Improve Nocturia and Sleep in Older Adults (MINT) study is a randomized trial to determine and assess the efficacy of integrated treatment of coexisting nocturia and insomnia, as well as explore the effects of this treatment on quality of life. While prior research suggests the benefits of multicomponent behavioral treatment, there is an urgent need for treatment strategies that also address concomitant sleep factors, and this study has the potential to provide evidence needed for this shift in the recommended treatment of nocturia among older adults. The study popula…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 60+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 60 years * Average of ≥ 2 episodes per night of nocturia on the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Overactive Bladder Module (ICIQ-OAB) questionnaire * Insomnia Severity Index \> 7 * Able to attend weekly study visits Exclusion Criteria: * Prior cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia * Presence of bipolar disorder * Significant cognitive impairment as measured by a score \< 20 on the Mini-Mental State Exam * Sleep disturbance better explained by another sleep disorder such as restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, insufficient sleep syndrome…
Interventions
- BehavioralIntegrated Behavioral Therapy Program
Integrated Behavioral Therapy is a behavioral program that includes education, lifestyle habits management, cognitive, relaxation, and behavioral conditioning for nocturia and insomnia
- BehavioralHealth Education Program
Health Education Program modules focus on brain health and includes topics such physical activity, social engagement, sleep topics (e.g., changes in sleep that occur with aging, effects of poor sleep on health), medications/medical conditions, vision and hearing impairment.
Locations (2)
- VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare SystemLos Angeles, California
- Atlanta VAHCSAtlanta, Georgia