Assessing the Impact of Digital Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia on Depression Symptoms and Processes in Young Adults.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Depression; Mental Health - Depression; Mental Health - Other mental health disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12623001291673
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Western Australia

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-12-12
• Last Update Posted: 10 June 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 200

Inclusion Criteria

Young adults aged 18 – 24 years.

PHQ-9 score of 10 or above (i.e., moderate depression symptoms)

Reliable access to computer, tablet or smartphone, with internet access

Basic English language comprehension as required for digital CBTI program

Exclusion Criteria

Psychiatric condition (Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia)

Epilepsy

Currently pregnant

Moderate daytime sleepiness (Epworth Sleepiness Scale score equal to or more than 16)

People who are commercial drivers or operate heavy machinery for work

People with a cognitive impairment

Shift workers

Previous diagnosis of a narcolepsy or REM sleep disorder

Previous sleepiness-related motor-vehicle accident

In all cases where individuals are excluded from the study, an appropriate onward referral will be made.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Between-group change in self-reported depression symptoms on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). [PHQ-9 Between-group change in PHQ-9 scores from baseline to 8-week follow-up post-randomisation (primary timepoint). <br><br>Change in PHQ-9 scores from baseline to 16-week and 24-week follow-up. ]