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CBT-I or Zolpidem/Trazodone for Insomnia

Comparative Effectiveness of Zolpidem/Trazodone and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Rural Adults

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04468776
Acronym
COZI
Enrollment
155
Registered
2020-07-13
Start date
2022-02-25
Completion date
2024-06-30
Last updated
2025-02-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Chronic Insomnia

Keywords

Insomnia, Chronic Insomnia, Zolpidem, Ambien, Cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia, CBT-I, Rural, Primary Care, Pragmatic Clinical Trial, Comparative Effectiveness, Trazodone

Brief summary

This study is a randomized (1:1:1) comparative effectiveness trial of medication (zolpidem or trazodone), cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), and the combination (medication + CBT-I) for the treatment of chronic insomnia in men and women aged 18-80 living in rural areas with 1 year of follow-up. A total of 155 participants will be enrolled and randomized in the United States. This trial is funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.

Detailed description

Insomnia is a common health problem that causes distress, impaired function, and increased risk for other health problems. Chronic insomnia is defined by problems with the quality or amount of sleep, including difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings, and/or awakening early and being unable to return to sleep. In developing this application, patients, providers, payors, and the investigators identified both concerns and opportunities with current treatments for chronic insomnia. Medications and Cognitive-Behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I; a treatment program to improve sleep through changes in behavior and thinking) are both effective for treating insomnia. Zolpidem, the most frequently prescribed insomnia medication, is widely available, but may cause side effects and dependency. Trazodone is increasingly prescribed off-label for treatment of insomnia, but evidence of efficacy and safety is more limited. CBT-I is the recommended first line treatment by many professional organizations, but it is not widely available in physicians' practices. Patients, providers, and payors face important unanswered questions: Which treatment should be used for the treatment of chronic insomnia? Is combination therapy more effective, and does it result in lower zolpidem use? Who responds best to which treatment? These dilemmas are particularly relevant to patients and providers in rural areas, where access to behavioral health specialists is limited, and concerns regarding use of controlled substances is particularly acute. To address these questions, we propose the study, Comparative Effectiveness of Zolpidem/Trazodone and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Rural Adults (COZI). The investigators will use a well-tested Internet version of CBT-I, which is just as effective as in-person CBT-I, but more widely available. The aims of COZI are to: 1: Compare the effectiveness of medication preference (zolpidem or trazodone), CBT-I, and combination treatment for insomnia symptoms over 6 months. 2: Compare the effectiveness of medication preference, CBT-I, and combination treatment for other symptoms and problems, including health-related quality of life, mood, and health outcomes. 3: Compare the side effects of medication preference, CBT-I, and combination treatment. COZI will study 155 patients recruited from 7 health care systems across the country, each of which has established practices in rural areas. Patients will be treated with medication prescribed by their own physician (zolpidem or trazodone), Internet CBT-I, or a combination of the two. The investigators will evaluate treatment effects at 9 weeks, and 6 and 12 months (with limited additional assessments for adverse events and medication use at 1 and 9 months). Our study questions and design reflect early and ongoing engagement of key stakeholders including patients, providers, and payors, who are members of the Study Advisory Committee (SAC). SAC members will work with study investigators to recommend the best strategies for recruiting patients, measuring treatment effects, and disseminating study findings. The SAC will meet quarterly. Patients and other stakeholders have already provided guidance on which treatments are most worth studying, and which symptoms would best reflect the effects of treatment. Patients and other stakeholders will also be part of the Steering Committee, which is the main decision-making group for our study, and which will meet monthly. COZI will lead to answers for patients and providers addressing insomnia; improved health and function for millions of rural Americans; and sustainable changes in how insomnia is treated in rural practices.

Interventions

DRUGZolpidem

Zolpidem, as prescribed by physician

BEHAVIORALInternet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

6-week internet CBT-I multi-component intervention (SHUTi) including sleep restriction, stimulus control, cognitive restructuring, sleep behaviors, and relapse prevention

DRUGTrazodone

Trazodone, as prescribed by physician

Sponsors

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
CollaboratorOTHER
University of Pittsburgh
CollaboratorOTHER
University of Arizona
CollaboratorOTHER
University of Virginia
CollaboratorOTHER
University of Illinois at Chicago
CollaboratorOTHER
California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Masking description

Masking of participants and providers is not possible given two very different treatment types. The Prime Principal Investigator and a statistician at the Data Coordinating Center will be masked to individual treatment assignment.

Intervention model description

This study is a randomized (1:1:1) comparative effectiveness trial of medication preference (zolpidem or trazodone), CBT-I, and the combination for the treatment of insomnia in 155 men and women aged 18-80 years living in rural areas.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Age 18-80 * Insomnia Severity Index score \> 10 * Regular internet and computer access * Receives primary care in a Non-metropolitan/Rural residence

Exclusion criteria

* Use of hypnotic medication \>2 times in the past week * Current cognitive or cognitive behavioral treatment for insomnia * Psychotic disorder * Bipolar disorder * Current substance use disorder * Severe Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or other severe pulmonary disease (such as asthma or lung fibrosis) * Cognitive impairment or dementia * History of spontaneous or hypnotic-induced complex sleep behavior * Delayed sleep phase disorder (DSPD) * Shift work that includes working the night shift (between the hours of 12:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m.) * History of fracture or injurious fall in the past 12 months * Currently pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding * Other severe or uncontrolled mental or physical disorders that would make participation difficult or unsafe

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in Insomnia Symptom SeverityBaseline, 6 monthsChange in Insomnia Severity Index score from baseline to follow-up. The Insomnia Severity Index is a 7-item self-report questionnaire that measures severity of insomnia symptoms during the last two weeks. Each item is scored 0 (no problem) to 4 (very severe problem) and total between 0-28, with higher scores indicating more severe insomnia symptoms. Change is estimated mean change from mixed-effects linear regression model. Fixed effects: Baseline ISI, Treatment Arm, Visit and Treatment Arm\*Visit interaction. Random effects: intercept for Subject, nested within Site.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Participants With Treatment Response of Insomnia SymptomsBaseline, 6 monthsTreatment response defined as a ≥6 point reduction in Insomnia Severity Index score from baseline to follow-up. The Insomnia Severity Index is a 7-item self-report questionnaire that measures severity of insomnia symptoms during the last two weeks. Each item is scored 0 (no problem) to 4 (very severe problem) and total between 0-28, with higher scores indicating more severe insomnia symptoms. Data presented as count of participants meeting treatment response criteria at 6 months.
Number of Participants With Remission of Insomnia Symptoms6 monthsRemission of Insomnia symptoms defined as Insomnia Severity Index \<8 at follow-up. The Insomnia Severity Index is a 7-item self-report questionnaire that measures severity of insomnia symptoms during the last two weeks. Each item is scored 0 (no problem) to 4 (very severe problem) and total between 0-28, with higher scores indicating more severe insomnia symptoms. Data presented as count of participants meeting insomnia remission criteria at 6 months.

Other

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in FatigueBaseline, 6 monthsThe PROMIS Fatigue instrument is a 7-item self-report measure that assesses recent fatigue and how fatigue interfered with daily activities. Scores range from 7 to 35, with higher scores indicating greater fatigue. Change is estimated mean change from mixed-effects linear regression model. Fixed effects: Treatment Arm, Visit and Treatment Arm\*Visit interaction. Random effects: intercept for Subject, nested within Site.
Change in Pain Intensity and InterferenceBaseline, 6 monthsThe PROMIS Pain Intensity scale is a 3-item instrument used to assess how much pain a person has. Scores range from 3-15, with higher scores indicating greater pain intensity. The PROMIS Pain Interference scale is a 6-item instrument used to assess the consequences of pain in different domains of daily life. Scores range from 6-30, with higher scores indicating greater interference. Change is estimated mean change from mixed-effects linear regression model. Fixed effects: Treatment Arm, Visit and Treatment Arm\*Visit interaction. Random effects: intercept for Subject, nested within Site.
Change in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality IndexBaseline, 6 monthsThe Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) is an 18-item self-report measure that assesses sleep quality in the past month. These items are combined into seven component scores (subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration, habitual sleep efficiency, sleep disturbance, use of sleep medication, and daytime dysfunction). The seven component scores are added to produce a global sleep quality score ranging from 0 to 21; higher total score indicates worse sleep quality. Change is estimated mean change from mixed-effects linear regression model. Fixed effects: Treatment Arm, Visit and Treatment Arm\*Visit interaction. Random effects: intercept for Subject, nested within Site.
Change in Daytime SleepinessBaseline, 6 monthsThe Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) is an 8-item self-report measure that assesses daytime sleepiness by asking about the likelihood of dozing in certain situations. Individual items are summed to yield the ESS score between 0 (never doze) to 24 (doze a lot) with higher scores indicating more sleepiness. Change is estimated mean change from mixed-effects linear regression model. Fixed effects: Treatment Arm, Visit and Treatment Arm\*Visit interaction. Random effects: intercept for Subject, nested within Site.
Change in Anxiety and DepressionBaseline, 6 monthsThe Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8) is an 8-item self-report measure for assessing depression severity. The items are summed to yield a score between 0 and 24, with higher scores indicating more frequent depression symptoms. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) Scale is a 7-item self-report measure used for screening and assessing severity of GAD. The items are summed to yield a score between 0 and 21, with higher scores indicating more severe GAD symptoms. Change is estimated mean change in mixed-effects linear regression model. Fixed effects: Treatment Arm, Visit and Treatment Arm\*Visit interaction. Random effects: intercept for Subject, nested within Site.
Dysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes About SleepBaseline, 6 monthsDysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes about Sleep (DBAS) Scale is a 16-item instrument used to evaluate dysfunctional thoughts related to insomnia. Each item is scored 0-10 and the total is the average of the 16 item scores (range 0-10), with higher scores indicating greater dysfunctional beliefs about sleep.
Number of Participants With Insomnia Treatment Side Effects1 month, 9 weeks, 6 monthsSide effects (frequency, severity, impairment) are recorded via self-report adapted from the FIBSER. Scores range from 0 (no side effects; better) to 21 (worse). Side effects were analyzed if participant reported severity of greater than moderate and/or frequency greater than 50% of the time. Count of participants meeting the threshold for analysis up through the 6 month follow-up.
Medication Adherence1 month, 9 weeks, 6 months, 9 months, 12 monthsMedication use is assessed using self-reported prescription, over-the-counter, and supplement name and frequency. Count of participants reporting zolpidem or trazodone use for sleep is recorded for adherence to the Medication and Combination treatment arms.
Self-reported Falls1 month, 9 weeks, 6 monthsParticipants self-reported number of falls including context, location, and consequences of falls. Count of participants with one or more falls up through the 6 month follow-up.
Change in Munich ChronotypeBaseline, 6 monthsThe Munich Chronotype Questionnaire (MCTQ) is a self-report scale to assess sleep structure, patterns, duration, and quality. The chronotype sub-score represents the mid-point time of sleep which is converted to a numeric value by adding the hour plus minutes divided by 60. Greater values indicate later chronotype. Positive change values indicate a shift to later chronotype. Change is estimated mean change from mixed-effects linear regression model. Fixed effects: Treatment Arm, Visit and Treatment Arm\*Visit interaction. Random effects: intercept for Subject, nested within Site.
Change in Cognitive FunctionBaseline, 6 monthsThe PROMIS Cognitive Function Short Form (8a) is an 8-item self-report measure related to executive functioning. Individual item responses range from 1 (very often) to 5 (never) and the total raw score is converted to standardized T-scores using established United States general adult population with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10. Higher T-scores signify better cognitive function. Estimated mean change in T-score from baseline to follow-up is reported from mixed-effects linear regression model. Fixed effects: Treatment Arm, Visit and Treatment Arm\*Visit interaction. Random effects: intercept for Subject, nested within Site. Positive change indicates improved cognitive function.
Change in Patient-Reported HealthBaseline, 6 monthsThe PROMIS Global Health is a 10-item self-report measure that assess general health and functioning. Item responses range from 1 (excellent/none) to 5 (poor/always) and a single pain item ranges from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain). Physical and mental health sub-scores are calculated from 4 items each, and the total raw sub-scores (range: 4-20) are converted to T-scores using distributions standardized to mean 50 (SD 10) for the US general population. Higher score indicates greater health-related quality of life. The Medical Outcome Survey (SF-12) is a 12-item self-report measure of physical and mental health. The Physical Component Score (PCS) and Mental Component Score (MCS) sub-scores range 0-100; higher score indicates better health. Change is estimated mean change from baseline to follow-up in mixed-effects linear regression model. Fixed effects: Treatment Arm, Visit and Treatment Arm\*Visit interaction. Random effects: intercept for Subject, nested within Site.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Medication (Zolpidem or Trazodone)
Zolpidem or trazodone, as prescribed by physician Zolpidem: Zolpidem, as prescribed by physician Trazodone: Trazodone, as prescribed by physician
49
Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Internet-based CBT-I program Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I): 6-week internet CBT-I multi-component intervention (SHUTi) including sleep restriction, stimulus control, cognitive restructuring, sleep behaviors, and relapse prevention
54
Combination
Medication (zolpidem or trazodone) as prescribed by physician and Internet-based CBT-I program Zolpidem: Zolpidem, as prescribed by physician Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I): 6-week internet CBT-I multi-component intervention (SHUTi) including sleep restriction, stimulus control, cognitive restructuring, sleep behaviors, and relapse prevention Trazodone: Trazodone, as prescribed by physician
52
Total155

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up434
Overall StudyPhysician Decision011
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject1104

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicMedication (Zolpidem or Trazodone)Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)CombinationTotal
Age, Continuous55.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.6
52.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.3
52.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.3
53.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
1 Participants0 Participants3 Participants4 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
48 Participants54 Participants49 Participants151 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Insomnia Severity Index total score18.1 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.3
17.4 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.7
18.9 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.2
18.1 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.1
Medication preference
Trazodone
38 Participants44 Participants41 Participants123 Participants
Medication preference
Zolpidem
11 Participants10 Participants11 Participants32 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants3 Participants1 Participants4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants2 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants0 Participants2 Participants3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
47 Participants49 Participants49 Participants145 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
49 participants54 participants52 participants155 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
37 Participants44 Participants37 Participants118 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
12 Participants10 Participants14 Participants36 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
EG004
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 110 / 380 / 540 / 110 / 41
other
Total, other adverse events
4 / 1110 / 386 / 542 / 117 / 41
serious
Total, serious adverse events
1 / 110 / 382 / 540 / 110 / 41

Outcome results

Primary

Change in Insomnia Symptom Severity

Change in Insomnia Severity Index score from baseline to follow-up. The Insomnia Severity Index is a 7-item self-report questionnaire that measures severity of insomnia symptoms during the last two weeks. Each item is scored 0 (no problem) to 4 (very severe problem) and total between 0-28, with higher scores indicating more severe insomnia symptoms. Change is estimated mean change from mixed-effects linear regression model. Fixed effects: Baseline ISI, Treatment Arm, Visit and Treatment Arm\*Visit interaction. Random effects: intercept for Subject, nested within Site.

Time frame: Baseline, 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Medication (Zolpidem or Trazodone)Change in Insomnia Symptom Severity-8.05 change score on a scale
Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)Change in Insomnia Symptom Severity-7.82 change score on a scale
CombinationChange in Insomnia Symptom Severity-10.19 change score on a scale
Secondary

Number of Participants With Remission of Insomnia Symptoms

Remission of Insomnia symptoms defined as Insomnia Severity Index \<8 at follow-up. The Insomnia Severity Index is a 7-item self-report questionnaire that measures severity of insomnia symptoms during the last two weeks. Each item is scored 0 (no problem) to 4 (very severe problem) and total between 0-28, with higher scores indicating more severe insomnia symptoms. Data presented as count of participants meeting insomnia remission criteria at 6 months.

Time frame: 6 months

Population: Only participants who completed the 6 months follow-up assessment were analyzed.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Medication (Zolpidem or Trazodone)Number of Participants With Remission of Insomnia Symptoms16 Participants
Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)Number of Participants With Remission of Insomnia Symptoms13 Participants
CombinationNumber of Participants With Remission of Insomnia Symptoms16 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants With Treatment Response of Insomnia Symptoms

Treatment response defined as a ≥6 point reduction in Insomnia Severity Index score from baseline to follow-up. The Insomnia Severity Index is a 7-item self-report questionnaire that measures severity of insomnia symptoms during the last two weeks. Each item is scored 0 (no problem) to 4 (very severe problem) and total between 0-28, with higher scores indicating more severe insomnia symptoms. Data presented as count of participants meeting treatment response criteria at 6 months.

Time frame: Baseline, 6 months

Population: Only participants who completed the 6 months follow-up assessment were analyzed.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Medication (Zolpidem or Trazodone)Number of Participants With Treatment Response of Insomnia Symptoms22 Participants
Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)Number of Participants With Treatment Response of Insomnia Symptoms21 Participants
CombinationNumber of Participants With Treatment Response of Insomnia Symptoms31 Participants
Other Pre-specified

Change in Anxiety and Depression

The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8) is an 8-item self-report measure for assessing depression severity. The items are summed to yield a score between 0 and 24, with higher scores indicating more frequent depression symptoms. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) Scale is a 7-item self-report measure used for screening and assessing severity of GAD. The items are summed to yield a score between 0 and 21, with higher scores indicating more severe GAD symptoms. Change is estimated mean change in mixed-effects linear regression model. Fixed effects: Treatment Arm, Visit and Treatment Arm\*Visit interaction. Random effects: intercept for Subject, nested within Site.

Time frame: Baseline, 6 months

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Medication (Zolpidem or Trazodone)Change in Anxiety and DepressionPatient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8)-2.37 change score on a scale
Medication (Zolpidem or Trazodone)Change in Anxiety and DepressionGeneralized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7)-1.24 change score on a scale
Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)Change in Anxiety and DepressionPatient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8)-2.74 change score on a scale
Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)Change in Anxiety and DepressionGeneralized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7)-2.16 change score on a scale
CombinationChange in Anxiety and DepressionPatient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8)-4.63 change score on a scale
CombinationChange in Anxiety and DepressionGeneralized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7)-2.34 change score on a scale
Other Pre-specified

Change in Cognitive Function

The PROMIS Cognitive Function Short Form (8a) is an 8-item self-report measure related to executive functioning. Individual item responses range from 1 (very often) to 5 (never) and the total raw score is converted to standardized T-scores using established United States general adult population with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10. Higher T-scores signify better cognitive function. Estimated mean change in T-score from baseline to follow-up is reported from mixed-effects linear regression model. Fixed effects: Treatment Arm, Visit and Treatment Arm\*Visit interaction. Random effects: intercept for Subject, nested within Site. Positive change indicates improved cognitive function.

Time frame: Baseline, 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Medication (Zolpidem or Trazodone)Change in Cognitive Function2.87 T-score
Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)Change in Cognitive Function6.64 T-score
CombinationChange in Cognitive Function4.58 T-score
Other Pre-specified

Change in Daytime Sleepiness

The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) is an 8-item self-report measure that assesses daytime sleepiness by asking about the likelihood of dozing in certain situations. Individual items are summed to yield the ESS score between 0 (never doze) to 24 (doze a lot) with higher scores indicating more sleepiness. Change is estimated mean change from mixed-effects linear regression model. Fixed effects: Treatment Arm, Visit and Treatment Arm\*Visit interaction. Random effects: intercept for Subject, nested within Site.

Time frame: Baseline, 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Medication (Zolpidem or Trazodone)Change in Daytime Sleepiness-2.81 change score on a scale
Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)Change in Daytime Sleepiness-2.61 change score on a scale
CombinationChange in Daytime Sleepiness-2.18 change score on a scale
Other Pre-specified

Change in Fatigue

The PROMIS Fatigue instrument is a 7-item self-report measure that assesses recent fatigue and how fatigue interfered with daily activities. Scores range from 7 to 35, with higher scores indicating greater fatigue. Change is estimated mean change from mixed-effects linear regression model. Fixed effects: Treatment Arm, Visit and Treatment Arm\*Visit interaction. Random effects: intercept for Subject, nested within Site.

Time frame: Baseline, 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Medication (Zolpidem or Trazodone)Change in Fatigue-5.44 change score on a scale
Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)Change in Fatigue-8.82 change score on a scale
CombinationChange in Fatigue-6.8 change score on a scale
Other Pre-specified

Change in Munich Chronotype

The Munich Chronotype Questionnaire (MCTQ) is a self-report scale to assess sleep structure, patterns, duration, and quality. The chronotype sub-score represents the mid-point time of sleep which is converted to a numeric value by adding the hour plus minutes divided by 60. Greater values indicate later chronotype. Positive change values indicate a shift to later chronotype. Change is estimated mean change from mixed-effects linear regression model. Fixed effects: Treatment Arm, Visit and Treatment Arm\*Visit interaction. Random effects: intercept for Subject, nested within Site.

Time frame: Baseline, 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Medication (Zolpidem or Trazodone)Change in Munich Chronotype0.08 hours
Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)Change in Munich Chronotype-0.02 hours
CombinationChange in Munich Chronotype0.23 hours
Other Pre-specified

Change in Pain Intensity and Interference

The PROMIS Pain Intensity scale is a 3-item instrument used to assess how much pain a person has. Scores range from 3-15, with higher scores indicating greater pain intensity. The PROMIS Pain Interference scale is a 6-item instrument used to assess the consequences of pain in different domains of daily life. Scores range from 6-30, with higher scores indicating greater interference. Change is estimated mean change from mixed-effects linear regression model. Fixed effects: Treatment Arm, Visit and Treatment Arm\*Visit interaction. Random effects: intercept for Subject, nested within Site.

Time frame: Baseline, 6 months

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Medication (Zolpidem or Trazodone)Change in Pain Intensity and InterferencePain Intensity-0.55 change score on a scale
Medication (Zolpidem or Trazodone)Change in Pain Intensity and InterferencePain Interference-1.81 change score on a scale
Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)Change in Pain Intensity and InterferencePain Intensity-1.72 change score on a scale
Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)Change in Pain Intensity and InterferencePain Interference0.72 change score on a scale
CombinationChange in Pain Intensity and InterferencePain Intensity-3.84 change score on a scale
CombinationChange in Pain Intensity and InterferencePain Interference-3.73 change score on a scale
Other Pre-specified

Change in Patient-Reported Health

The PROMIS Global Health is a 10-item self-report measure that assess general health and functioning. Item responses range from 1 (excellent/none) to 5 (poor/always) and a single pain item ranges from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain). Physical and mental health sub-scores are calculated from 4 items each, and the total raw sub-scores (range: 4-20) are converted to T-scores using distributions standardized to mean 50 (SD 10) for the US general population. Higher score indicates greater health-related quality of life. The Medical Outcome Survey (SF-12) is a 12-item self-report measure of physical and mental health. The Physical Component Score (PCS) and Mental Component Score (MCS) sub-scores range 0-100; higher score indicates better health. Change is estimated mean change from baseline to follow-up in mixed-effects linear regression model. Fixed effects: Treatment Arm, Visit and Treatment Arm\*Visit interaction. Random effects: intercept for Subject, nested within Site.

Time frame: Baseline, 6 months

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Medication (Zolpidem or Trazodone)Change in Patient-Reported HealthGlobal Health: Mental1.22 change score on a scale
Medication (Zolpidem or Trazodone)Change in Patient-Reported HealthGlobal Health: Physical2.87 change score on a scale
Medication (Zolpidem or Trazodone)Change in Patient-Reported HealthSF-12 Physical Component Score2.92 change score on a scale
Medication (Zolpidem or Trazodone)Change in Patient-Reported HealthSF-12 Mental Component Score-0.11 change score on a scale
Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)Change in Patient-Reported HealthSF-12 Mental Component Score4.39 change score on a scale
Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)Change in Patient-Reported HealthGlobal Health: Mental2.43 change score on a scale
Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)Change in Patient-Reported HealthSF-12 Physical Component Score0.07 change score on a scale
Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)Change in Patient-Reported HealthGlobal Health: Physical2.51 change score on a scale
CombinationChange in Patient-Reported HealthSF-12 Mental Component Score4.46 change score on a scale
CombinationChange in Patient-Reported HealthGlobal Health: Physical3.59 change score on a scale
CombinationChange in Patient-Reported HealthSF-12 Physical Component Score1.92 change score on a scale
CombinationChange in Patient-Reported HealthGlobal Health: Mental4.01 change score on a scale
Other Pre-specified

Change in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) is an 18-item self-report measure that assesses sleep quality in the past month. These items are combined into seven component scores (subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration, habitual sleep efficiency, sleep disturbance, use of sleep medication, and daytime dysfunction). The seven component scores are added to produce a global sleep quality score ranging from 0 to 21; higher total score indicates worse sleep quality. Change is estimated mean change from mixed-effects linear regression model. Fixed effects: Treatment Arm, Visit and Treatment Arm\*Visit interaction. Random effects: intercept for Subject, nested within Site.

Time frame: Baseline, 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Medication (Zolpidem or Trazodone)Change in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index-3.42 change score on a scale
Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)Change in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index-4.52 change score on a scale
CombinationChange in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index-5.23 change score on a scale
Other Pre-specified

Dysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes About Sleep

Dysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes about Sleep (DBAS) Scale is a 16-item instrument used to evaluate dysfunctional thoughts related to insomnia. Each item is scored 0-10 and the total is the average of the 16 item scores (range 0-10), with higher scores indicating greater dysfunctional beliefs about sleep.

Time frame: Baseline, 6 months

Population: 6 months mean only includes those who responded to the DBAS questions on the 6 month follow-up assessment.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Medication (Zolpidem or Trazodone)Dysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes About SleepBaseline DBAS mean total score6.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.8
Medication (Zolpidem or Trazodone)Dysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes About Sleep6 months DBAS mean total score5.4 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.8
Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)Dysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes About SleepBaseline DBAS mean total score6.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.3
Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)Dysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes About Sleep6 months DBAS mean total score4.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.6
CombinationDysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes About SleepBaseline DBAS mean total score6.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.7
CombinationDysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes About Sleep6 months DBAS mean total score4.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.1
Other Pre-specified

Medication Adherence

Medication use is assessed using self-reported prescription, over-the-counter, and supplement name and frequency. Count of participants reporting zolpidem or trazodone use for sleep is recorded for adherence to the Medication and Combination treatment arms.

Time frame: 1 month, 9 weeks, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months

Population: Participants included if they completed the 1 month, 9 weeks, 6 month or 12 month follow-up assessment medications questions.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Medication (Zolpidem or Trazodone)Medication Adherence38 Participants
Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)Medication Adherence28 Participants
Other Pre-specified

Number of Participants With Insomnia Treatment Side Effects

Side effects (frequency, severity, impairment) are recorded via self-report adapted from the FIBSER. Scores range from 0 (no side effects; better) to 21 (worse). Side effects were analyzed if participant reported severity of greater than moderate and/or frequency greater than 50% of the time. Count of participants meeting the threshold for analysis up through the 6 month follow-up.

Time frame: 1 month, 9 weeks, 6 months

Population: Participants included if they completed the 1 month, 9 weeks or 6 month follow-up assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Medication (Zolpidem or Trazodone)Number of Participants With Insomnia Treatment Side Effects16 Participants
Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)Number of Participants With Insomnia Treatment Side Effects13 Participants
CombinationNumber of Participants With Insomnia Treatment Side Effects15 Participants
Other Pre-specified

Self-reported Falls

Participants self-reported number of falls including context, location, and consequences of falls. Count of participants with one or more falls up through the 6 month follow-up.

Time frame: 1 month, 9 weeks, 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Medication (Zolpidem or Trazodone)Self-reported Falls8 Participants
Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)Self-reported Falls3 Participants
CombinationSelf-reported Falls7 Participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026