DSTT-1: Diabetes Sleep Treatment Trial

STUDY BASICS

Do you have type 2 diabetes? Do you also have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study to help find out if an online insomnia program can help people better manage their diabetes on their own. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

Millions of Americans have type 2 diabetes, a disease that affects the body’s ability to process sugar. Many people who have type 2 diabetes also have trouble sleeping, which can lead to daytime sleepiness, fatigue, stress, and a decreased ability to self-manage their diabetes. The purpose of this research study is to find out if an online insomnia treatment program can help people sleep better and improve their diabetes management. Researchers hope their findings will lead to better health for people with diabetes in the future.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Ages 18 and up
• Have type 2 diabetes
• Have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early
• Have never been diagnosed with sleep apnea
• Have access to the Internet

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

• Being randomly assigned (like the flip of a coin) to complete either a 6-week online course for insomnia or 6 weeks of self-guided general online health information
• Being asked to wear an activity monitor and a wristwatch sleep monitor for 7 days
• Wearing an overnight home sleep device for 1 night
• Having blood drawn for A1C and lipid panel (cholesterol)
• The study team will inform your primary care provider (PCP) and request permission for you to participate in this study