Insomnia Disorder
Conditions
Interventions
Sound stimulation group:The sound type will be binaural sound with pure tones (Left: 200Hz
Right: 203Hz
falling within the 0-3Hz slow delta frequency band of EEG, to stimulate super slow waves) for acoustic stimulation. Sound intensity will be calibrated to above the individual auditory threshold (typic
Control group:None
Sponsors
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Adults aged between 18-45 years old, with diagnosis of insomnia disorder (according to DSM-V criteria of insomnia disorder); 2. Written informed consent of participation into the study is given by adults; 3. Being able to comply with the study protocol.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. An adult who is not able to provide consent; 2. With clinically diagnosed sleep disorders other than insomnia disorder, such as circadian rhythm disorder, moderate to severe sleep apnea, or currently receiving treatment for sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome; 3. With clinically diagnosed severe mental health problems such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, or with significant risk of suicidality; 4. Shift work
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in subjective sleep quality;Change in objective sleep pattern;Change in sleepiness; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cognitive function;Heart rate variability;Slow wave sleep characteristics; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactChris Xie Chen
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Outcome results
None listed