Sleep Education Program for Insomnia
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. However, if you are taking medications to prevent seizures, you may not be eligible to participate.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Sleep Treatment Education Program Together (STEP-Together) for insomnia?
Research shows that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which is a key component of STEP-Together, is effective in improving sleep quality and reducing insomnia severity. Studies have found that both group and individual CBT-I can significantly improve sleep onset, sleep efficiency, and overall sleep quality, with effects lasting over time.12345
How is the STEP-Together treatment for insomnia different from other treatments?
The STEP-Together treatment is unique because it likely incorporates a stepped-care model, which provides different levels of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions based on the patient's needs, making it more accessible and tailored compared to traditional one-size-fits-all approaches.13678
What is the purpose of this trial?
This single-arm research study of off-treatment cancer survivors with self-reported symptoms of insomnia will test the Sleep Treatment Education Program Together (STEP-Together) intervention which is delivered as a synchronous group session by videoconference.
Research Team
Christopher Recklitis, PhD, MPH
Principal Investigator
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for off-treatment cancer survivors who are experiencing symptoms of insomnia. Participants should be able to attend group sessions via videoconference.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants complete the STEP-Together educational intervention session delivered by an interventionist during an online group videoconference session
Coaching
Up to 12 participants take part in a coaching session 1 week after the virtual intervention session
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in insomnia severity, mood disturbance, cognitive impairment, and quality of life
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Sleep Treatment Education Program Together (STEP-Together)
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Lead Sponsor