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Conditions
Brief summary
This project investigates the efficacy of a novel internet-based insomnia treatment program (SHUTi) as a prevention tool for Major Depressive Disorder.
Interventions
Internet-based insomnia treatment program (SHUTi). SHUTi is an automated self-help program consisting of a 6 week program conducted over a window of 9 weeks. Participation in the intervention involves approximately 1-2 hours per week. At five points during the study, participants will be asked to keep track of their sleep through a diary for a two week period. This will occur prior to initiation of the active intervention phase, immediately following active intervention phase, and also at 6-, 12
Internet-based insomnia treatment program (SHUTi). SHUTi is an automated self-help program consisting of a 6 week program conducted over a window of 9 weeks. Participation in the intervention involves approximately 1-2 hours per week. At five points during the study, participants will be asked to keep track of their sleep through a diary for a two week period. This will occur prior to initiation of the active intervention phase, immediately following active intervention phase, and also at 6-, 12- and18-month followups. This sleep diary takes about 5 minutes each day to complete and enter online. Participants will also be contacted to complete online questionnaires at baseline, after the intervention period (9 weeks), and then at 6, 12 and 18 months. The program is based on cognitive behaviour therapy.
Sponsors
Professor Helen Christensen
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Prevention
Masking
Blinded (masking used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
On the Patient Health Questionnaire 9: a score between from 5 to 19, inclusive. On the Bergen Insomnia Scale: a score of 3 or above on at least one of the first four items and a score of 3 or above on at least one of the last two items. Age 18-64. Valid email address. Reliable internet access. Valid telephone number. Currently living in Australia. Proficiency with reading English.
Exclusion criteria
Diagnosis of current (1 month) MDD; non-English speaking; reading difficulties; diagnosis of psychosis, schizophrenia or bipolar mood disorder by a psychiatrist; bedtime outside of 8pm-2am more than twice a week (not primarily due to insomnia); rising time outside of 4am-10am more than twice a week (not primarily due to insomnia); pregnancy at time of recruitment; current suicide plan/ high risk of suicide.
Outcome results
None listed