A randomised controlled trial comparing the effect of internet cognitive behavioural therapy versus internet sleep hygiene education on sleep quality and executive function amongst public medical students in Malaysia

Vijandran A Mariappan0 sites110 target enrollmentMarch 13, 2024

Overview

No summary available.

Registry

who.int

Start Date

March 13, 2024

End Date

TBD

Last Updated

2 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Sex

All

Sponsor

Vijandran A Mariappan

•Met all of the following criteria:
•1\.Individuals are 18 years or older;
•2\.Currently a medical students in Klang Valley, Selangor and living in Malaysia;
•3\.Willing and able to provide written informed consent;
•4\.Being able to read and understand English;
•5\.Have reliable Internet access at home or at university;
•6\.Proficiency (self\-reported) in basic computer/internet skills (as required to participate in the RCT and complete online assessments, etc.).

•Met one or more of the following criteria:
•1\.Evidence of a sleep disorder (e.g., possible obstructive sleep apnoea, restless legs syndrome;
•2\.Currently consumes alcohol;
•3\.Medical history contraindicating use of CBT\-I, for example, (a) epilepsy (self\-report) within the preceding 12 months, or (b) recent cardiac surgery, or (c) currently in an attack phase of multiple sclerosis;
•4\.Individuals whose work schedule includes night shifts;
•5\.Pregnancy;
•6\.Inadequate opportunity to sleep or living circumstances that prevent modification of sleep pattern (e.g., having an infant residing at home);
•7\.Currently receiving psychological treatment for insomnia;
•8\.Registered at or under the care of any of the trial centres;
•9\.Serious physical health concerns necessitating surgery or with a prognosis of under 6 months;