Insomnia Treatment Research Study

STUDY BASICS

Are you 18-55 years old and have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? If so, you may be eligible for a research study to find out if a 12-week behavioral treatment program, combined with exercise, can help people with insomnia. Compensation provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that makes it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep. People with insomnia may feel tired and have trouble functioning during the day. There is also some evidence that chronic insomnia can lead to the development of heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems. The purpose of this study is to find out if an online cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia program called SHUTi (Sleep Healthy Using the Internet), combined with an exercise program, can help improve sleep in adults with sleep difficulties. Researchers hope their findings will lead to better ways to treat people with insomnia in the future.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Ages 18-55
• Chronic insomnia (trouble falling or staying asleep)
• Free from other physical or mental health problems, such as high blood pressure or depression
• Not currently being treated for insomnia
• Not currently participating in a regular exercise program
• BMI 30 or less. NIH BMI calculator: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm
• Do not use tobacco products or smoke marijuana
• Do not currently work at a job at any time between midnight and 6am
• Not pregnant or breastfeeding

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Participation lasts about 18 weeks and involves about 7 visits. Participants will have an initial assessment to make sure they are eligible for the study. Eligible participants will have their sleep and heart health assessed, and will receive treatment including cognitive-behavioral therapy and exercise overseen by a personal trainer. Procedures and tests include questionnaires, interviews, wearable activity monitors, non-invasive pulse wave velocity test, body composition assessments, exercise test, sleep diary, and blood draws. Participants will also have two overnight sleep studies at the Sleep and Behavioral Neuroscience Center at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, followed by ultrasound visits at the Ultrasound Research Lab.