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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Multiple Sclerosis (Animal/Cell Subjects Unknown)

A study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) in improving insomnia symptoms, fatigue, and quality of life in individuals with multiple sclerosis. However, results from the trial have not been posted, leaving findings unknown.

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Why it matters

This research could inform future interventions that might enhance the well-being of multiple sclerosis patients dealing with insomnia, an important area given the impact of sleep disorders on health.

What this does not prove

The lack of posted results means that the study's findings and impact cannot be determined, and planned enrollment and endpoints do not confer any conclusions.

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Study facts
Study design
Not reported
Participants / samples
70 · basis not reported
Randomised
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Controlled
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Primary endpoint met
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Relevant MS type
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Evidence reviewed
Trial registry record
Regulatory approval
No
Research areas
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Supporting passages (6)
sample size"type": "ACTUAL"
regulatory approval"isFdaRegulatedDevice": false
intervention"eligibilityCriteria": "Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* 18-65 years old\n* Diagnosis of relapsing-remitting or secondary progressive MS based on established guidelines20 and verified by their neurologist\n* Mild-to-moderately severe disability (≤ 6 on Patient Determined Disability Steps (PDDS) scale)\n* Report of difficulty falling asleep, maintaining sleep, or waking up too early at least 3 nights/week for the past 3 months with significant distress and impact on function despite adequate opportunity for sleep and not due to other sleep disorders as indicated in the DSM-5\n* ≥10 on Insomnia Severity Index\n* English speaking\n* ≥31 on modified Telephone Interview of Cognitive Status23\n* Has a high school diploma or equivalent to serve as a proxy measurement of reading ability to ensure adequate reading ability to participate in the study\n* Report having access to internet service or a data plan and access to a computer, tablet, or smart phone\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Known untreated sleep disorder (such as sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome)\n* \\>3 on STOP BANG indicating increased risk of sleep apnea\n* Restless legs syndrome as determined by RLS-Diagnosis Index\n* Circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorder as determined by the Sleep Disorders-Revised\n* Parasomnia as determined by the Sleep Disorders-Revised\n* Currently taking benzodiazepines, non-benzodiazepines, or melatonin supplements or agonists for insomnia\n* Score of ≥20 on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) indicating severe depression or endorsement of suicidal ideation (answer 1, 2 or 3 on #9 of the PHQ-9)\n* Score of ≥15 on the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) indicating severe anxiety\n* Current or history (up to 2 years) of alcohol or drug or alcohol abuse as indicated by DSM-5 criteria\n* History of other nervous system disorder such as stroke or Parkinson's disease\n* Currently pregnant or intending to become pregnant in the next 6 months\n* Severe mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder\n* Severe neurological or sensory impairments that would interfere significantly with testing\n* Relapse and/or corticosteroid use in the past 8 weeks\n* History of (within 5 years) or currently conducting overnight shift work including hours of midnight-4am\n* Currently receiving a behavioral sleep health intervention",
primary endpoint"measure": "Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)",
findingsThe objective of the proposed study is to determine the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to improve insomnia symptoms (Aim 1) fatigue, and health-related quality of life (Aim 2) in individuals with multiple sclerosis compared to an active control group, and to determine the characteristics of participants that predict improvement in sleep outcomes (Exploratory Aim 3)."
limitationsPlanned enrolment and endpoints are not findings.

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