Insomni-Ex Study

STUDY BASICS

Do you have insomnia? Are you 18-55 years old? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help learn more about the effects of short-term exercise on sleep and daytime functioning in adults with insomnia. Eligible participants are generally healthy but do not regularly exercise. Compensation and parking reimbursement 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. Over time, insomnia can also lead to the development of heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems. Studies have shown that exercise helps some people with insomnia, but researchers do not fully understand how long it takes to see these effects.

The purpose of this study is to learn more about the effects of short-term exercise on sleep and daytime functioning in adults with insomnia. 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
• Have poor sleep (unable to fall asleep or stay asleep, or wake up too early)
• Do not regularly exercise
• Not currently being treated for insomnia
• Generally healthy

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Participation lasts about 3 weeks. This study includes an initial interview about your sleep that takes place by videoconference, a 20-minute at-home visit, a 7-day home baseline assessment of your sleep and physical activity, and an additional 7-day sleep assessment period in which you will be randomly assigned (like the flip of a coin) to participate in either a walking exercise group or a quiet rest group. During the additional assessment period,  you will complete 3 sessions of either walking exercise or quiet rest period from home.