We are studying the relation between insomnia symptoms and dissociative symptoms. Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
This study aims to explore the causal role of sleep disturbances in the development of dissociative symptoms and their concomitants through a randomised controlled trial. We will use a well-establishe
Sponsors
University of Oxford
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study. 2. Symptoms of insomnia, as indicated by the SCI 3. Medium-to-high level of dissociativity, as indicated by a score of 17 or more on the DES 4. Age >= 18 years (no upper limit), any gender
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: None
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. To test whether delivering digital CBTi improves insomnia symptoms. Outcome measure is the Sleep Condition Indicator, administered before, during, and after the intervention 2. To test whether sleep improvement (through digital CBTi) can reduce dissociative symptoms. Outcome measures are the Dissociative Experiences Scale, and the Clinician-Administered Dissociative States Scale, administered before, during, and after the intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. To determine whether digital CBTi improves negative affect: depression, anxiety, and stress. Outcome measures are the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS) to measure depression, anxiety, and stress administered before, during, and after the intervention 2. To determine whether changes in anxiety symptoms mediate changes in dissociative symptoms. Current statistical techniques for mediation will be employed, using the primary outcome measures at all time points | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed