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CBTI plus taper method A for Insomnia (SWITCH Trial)
N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Constance H Fung, MD MSHS
Research Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development
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Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6-months after end of treatment
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SWITCH Trial Summary
This trial is testing a new way to help people stop taking sleeping medications, which can help improve their sleep and overall health.
SWITCH Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 6-months after end of treatment
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6-months after end of treatment
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Hypnotic discontinuation
Insomnia Severity Index score
SWITCH Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: CBTI plus Taper method AExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants in this arm will receive CBTI plus the novel hypnotic tapering method.
Group II: CBTI plus Taper method BActive Control1 Intervention
Participants in this arm will receive CBTI plus the usual tapering method used by the VA.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
CBTI plus taper method A
2018
N/A
~140
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Who is running the clinical trial?
VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor
1,609 Previous Clinical Trials
3,306,471 Total Patients Enrolled
26 Trials studying Insomnia
4,065 Patients Enrolled for Insomnia
Constance H Fung, MD MSHSPrincipal InvestigatorVA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA
Constance H Fung, MD MSPrincipal InvestigatorVA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You have bipolar disorder.You are currently taking a medication for a sleep disorder that is not related to the study.You are not willing to stop using sleep medication.You cannot stop taking your sleep medication.You have a high risk of experiencing complications during the outpatient program to stop taking sleep medications.You have a history of seizures.You are taking multiple drugs, including high doses of opioids, for a long time.You do not have a stable place to live.You currently have trouble sleeping or have had trouble sleeping in the past.You have been taking certain medications (like lorazepam, alprazolam, temazepam, clonazepam, and/or zolpidem) for at least 3 months, at least 2 nights per week, to help you sleep.You have not received any treatment for your breathing problems during sleep.You are not a suitable candidate for cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia.Your sleep problems may be caused by another sleep disorder like restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, not getting enough sleep, or problems with your body's natural sleep cycle.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: CBTI plus Taper method A
- Group 2: CBTI plus Taper method B
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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Is there availability for new participants to join this research?
"At the moment, this clinical trial is not seeking new participants. The first posting was made on December 10th 2018 and its latest update took place on May 6th 2022. However, there are currently 228 other trials actively looking for volunteers."
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