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Measuring the effect of internet-based intervention on reducing insomnia symptoms in cancer survivors

Evaluation of the effectiveness of internet-based cognitive behavioral intervention on sleep quality and insomnia severity in cancer survivors

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20230807059073N1
Enrollment
30
Registered
2025-12-28
Start date
2026-02-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

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Conditions

Insomnia Disorder (in cancer survivors). Disorders of initiating and maintaining sleep [insomnia]

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The intervention group receives the Internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT-I) package. This intervention involves access to a dedicated website that prov

Sponsors

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age between 18 and 60 years At least 6 months passed since the completion of cancer treatment Diagnosis of insomnia disorder based on DSM-5 criteria Ability to read and write Access to the Internet and ability to use a computer or smartphone Signing the informed consent form

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Moderate to severe depression or anxiety (based on DASS score) Presence of other acute psychiatric disorders (based on SCID interview) History of substance abuse Untreated other sleep disorders (e.g., sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome) Major physical or brain diseases (e.g., Parkinson's or MS)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Insomnia Severity. Timepoint: At baseline (before intervention), immediately after intervention, and at the follow-up phase. Method of measurement: Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) questionnaire.;Sleep Quality. Timepoint: At baseline (before intervention), immediately after intervention, and at the follow-up phase. Method of measurement: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).;Daytime Sleepiness. Timepoint: At baseline (before intervention), immediately after intervention, and at the follow-up phase. Method of measurement: Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMona Malekzadeh Moghani

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

m.malekzadeh20@gmail.com+98 21 2271 8081

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026