insomnia. Insomnia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: Direct current of 2 mA will be applied for 20 to 30 minutes in 12 sessions (3 times a week). In this group, direct transcranial electrical excitation includes ano
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 55 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: female Ages 18 to 55 years Get a score of 15 to 28 in the Insomnia severity index Do not take sleeping pills or resist drug treatment despite taking the medication
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Having a history of psychiatric neurological diseases (Alzheimer's, epilepsy, Parkinson's, mental retardation, etc.) and brain damage Drug abuse, alcohol or caffeine according to DSM5 diagnostic criteria Existence of bioelectric devices implanted in the body, such as a heart rate monitor Being pregnant Level of education less than diploma
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| In the present study, the primary outcome of the intervention is insomnia treatment, which is measured according to the difference of at least 10% between the pre-test and post-test scores of the participants in the scale of insomnia severity. Also, the evaluation of this outcome in the implementation of two different treatment protocols is evaluated according to the difference of at least 10% of the post-test scores of the participants' insomnia severity index. Timepoint: 1 to 5 days before the intervention and 1 to 5 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Insomnia Severity Index. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Memory. Timepoint: 1 to 5 days before the intervention and 1 to 5 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: N-back Test.;Attention. Timepoint: 1 to 5 days before the intervention and 1 to 5 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Stroop Test.;Problem Solving. Timepoint: 1 to 5 days before the intervention and 1 to 5 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Wisconsin Card Sorting Test.;Mood. Timepoint: 1 to 5 days before the intervention and 1 to 5 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Positive and Negative Affection Scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactTahereh Motevalizadeh
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed