The Feasibility and Effectiveness of Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in China: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Early Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

ChiCTR

Registry ID

ChiCTR2200058023

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2022-03-27

Start date

2022-04-03

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-11-27

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Conditions

Insomnia Disorder

Interventions

The experimental group:Cognitive behavioral therapy

The control group:Waiting list

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. The Sleep Condition Indicator score is less than or equal to 16 points; 2. Aged >= 18 years (no upper age limit); 3. Can have a stable network connection; 4. Able to read and understand Chinese.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Co-existing with other types of sleep disorders (e.g., sleep apnea); 2. Diagnosed with psychotic symptoms or manic symptoms; 3. Suffering from a serious physical health condition that requires surgery or reduces life expectancy to less than six months; 4. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia at the same time, or other drug therapy, other types of psychotherapy; 5. Staff who work at night or on shift for a long period of time.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Sleep Dairy;Sleep Condition Indication;	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Insomnia Severity Index;Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index;Dysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes about Sleep Questionnaire;The Epworth Sleepiness Scale;Beck Depression Inventory;Beck Anxiety Inventory;	—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactXu He

School of Psychological and Cognitive Sciences, Peking University

hershey@pku.edu.cn+86 15101175909

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026