Chronic insomnia
Conditions
Interventions
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-i) versus waiting list
Sponsors
GGZ Drenthe Mental Health Institute, Zorgondersteuningsfonds
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Male subjects between 18 and 55 years of age, currently under treatment by a forensic psychiatric facility. Chronic insomnia (assessed by interview and Sleep Diagnosis Questionnaire (SDQ))
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Comorbid sleep disorders as RLS or sleep apnea (assessed by interview and Sleep Diagnosis Questionnaire (SDQ)) No objective impulsivity or hostility ((assessed by HKT-30) Severe concurrent psychiatric illness or behavioral disorders requiring acute safety measures, interfering with ability to participate Insufficient understanding of the Dutch language, disabling them to complete the questionnaires and neuropsychological task
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Insomnia severity as measured by self report questionnaire (ISI). Objective sleep efficiency as measured by actigraphy. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| General psychopathology and level of impulsivity and aggression as measured by self report questionnaires (SCL-90, BIS and AQ) Objective evaluation of level of impulsivity as measured by neuropsychological testing (Stop Signal Task and Iowa Gambling Task) Taxation of risk of possible aggressive incidents by the treating physician (START) | — |
Contacts
Public ContactMaaike Van Veen
GGZ Drenthe Mental Health Institute
Outcome results
None listed