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Comparison of Melatonin, Zolpidem and CBT-I on Insomnia Severity in Patients with Cancer : A Randomised Controlled Trial

Effect of Melatonin, Zolpidem or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Insomnia Severity in Patients with Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/07/113433
Enrollment
90
Registered
2026-07-06
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: C00-D49- Neoplasms

Interventions

Intervention1: Tab Zolpidem: Group B will receive a 5mg tablet Zolpidem 30 minutes before bedtime, daily. A similar protocol for dose titration will be followed. The maximum dose of zolpidem used in

Sponsors

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: male and female patients of 18-65 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: history of hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to melatonin or zolpidem, patients with reported severe psychiatric illness,Having a NCCN Distress Thermometer score of more than 7, Documented present history of complex sleep behaviors,Documented history of substance dependence, Patients with history of obstructive sleep apnea, Patients taking concomitant opioid medication,Patients having comorbidities such as autoimmune diseases, bleeding disorders, dementia, severe decompensated hepatic failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Pregnant or lactating patients and Failure to obtain informed consent.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.Percentage change in insomnia severity as assessed by Insomnia Severity Index from baseline to 2,4 and 6 weeksTimepoint: 2,4 and 6 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1.Percentage change in Improvement in sleep quality and daytime functioning as assessed by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index from baseline to 6 weeksTimepoint: 6 weeks;2.Incidence of adverse events like drowsiness,amnesia, hallucinations,headache, falls or imbalance,vivid dreams and complex sleep behaviors assessed using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events v5.0 at 2, 4 and 6 weeksTimepoint: 2,4 and 6 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDR BIMLA SHARMA

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

bimsharma1@gmail.com9810135366

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026