Internet-delivered CBT intervention for sleep disorder: a pilot trial

  • Research type

    Research Study

  • Full title

    Internet-delivered CBT intervention for sleep disorder: a pilot trial

  • IRAS ID

    254963

  • Contact name

    Derek Richards

  • Contact email

    Derek.Richards@silvercloudhealth.com

  • Sponsor organisation

    SilverCloud Health (Dublin Offices)

  • Duration of Study in the UK

    0 years, 6 months, 0 days

  • Research summary

    The current study seeks to investigate the feasibility of an internet-delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based intervention for sleep disorder. CBT for Insomnia is evidence based and recommended as first line treatment in NICE clinical guidelines in the UK and the evidence-based intervention for the management of sleep problems (Schutte-Rodin, et al., 2008).
    Eligible patients (n = 35) will be invited to use the supported intervention over an 8-week period. Participants will indicate consent and complete screening measures online before beginning the program. They will then be referred to a supporter from within Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. Participants will be asked to complete a sleep diary throughout treatment along with Minimum Data Set measures and the insomnia severity index measure. Participants’ post outcome measures will be gathered 8-weeks after their initial log in or activation of the program.
    The findings will be used to understand the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of an online intervention for insomnia disorder and to improve the program in accordance with user needs. The findings will inform the design of a controlled evaluation of the clinical feasibility and effectiveness of Space for Sleep. They will further contribute to the growing evidence base for web-based interventions designed to help those with sleep difficulties.

  • REC name

    Yorkshire & The Humber - South Yorkshire Research Ethics Committee

  • REC reference

    19/YH/0112

  • Date of REC Opinion

    10 Jun 2019

  • REC opinion

    Further Information Favourable Opinion