None listed
Conditions
Interventions
A behavioural training programme for insomnia will be broadcasted by Teleac this fall. This trial will take place before the start of the broadcasting with 3 groups:
1. Each week a DVD is sent to the
2. Same as the first condition without the book
3. Waiting list control group. These patients may watch the regular television programme later on when broadcasted by Teleac.
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: A sleep problem defined as lying awake for at least 30 minutes for at least 3 nights a week for at least 1 month.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A high score on the screener for depression (CESD) or anxiety (HADS).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sleepefficiency posttreatment (6 weeks) and 3 months later . | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of sleep, cognitions about sleep, use of sleep medication, symptoms of depression and anxiety, quality of life, absence of work, health care use; all measured posttreatment (6 weeks) and 3 months later. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactAnnemieke Straten, van
VU University Medical Center, FPP, Department of Clinical Psychology Van der Boechorststraat 1
Outcome results
None listed