Insomnia and anxiety
Conditions
Interventions
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Sponsors
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
15 Years to 24 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: i.Chinese youth aged 15-24 years old, ii.Presence of acute insomnia disorder as determined by validated Diagnostic Interview for Sleep Patterns and Disorders (DISP), iii.Presence of anxiety features as defined by General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) using cut-off of 15 for detecting moderate anxiety symptoms, iv.Ability to listen, speak, and read Chinese and Cantonese, and v.Written informed consent of participation into the study is given by youth and his/her parent’s if under 18 years old; In addition, individual assent will also be obtained for subjects under age 18 years old vi.Possession of a smartphone
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: i.A clinical diagnosis of psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, or intellectual disability, ii.Having a diagnosed sleep disorder (e.g. delayed sleep phase and narcolepsy) that may potentially contribute to the disruption of sleep quantity and quality as determined by validated Diagnostic Interview for Sleep Patterns and Disorders (DISP), iii.Having a clinically significant suicidality (presence of suicidal ideation with a plan or an attempt) as assessed by The Structured Clinical Interview (SCID), and iv.Currently receiving psychological treatment and/or pharmacological treatment for insomnia or anxiety disorder.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale Score;Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale Score;State-trait Anxiety Scale Score; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Insomnia Severity Index (ISI);Prospective 7-day Sleep diary;Pediatric Daytime Sleepiness Scale Score;Dysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes about Sleep Scale-16-item (DBAS-16) ;Acceptance and Action Questionnaire–II (AAQ-II);Pre-Sleep Arousal Scale Score;White Bear Suppression Inventory (WBSI);The Satisfaction With Life Scale Score; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactChan Ngan Yin Rachel
Department of Psychiatry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Outcome results
None listed