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Behavioral Intervention

online cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, anxiety and depression for Insomnia (e-COSMOS Trial)

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Research Sponsored by Centre de Recherche de l'Institut Universitaire de Geriatrie de Montreal
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Age 60 years or older at the time of enrollment
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up at baseline, at 10-12 weeks and at 24 weeks after the start of the intervention
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e-COSMOS Trial Summary

This trial is testing a new online program to help people with insomnia and memory problems. The study wants to know if this program can improve sleep quality, mental health, and cognitive abilities compared to a control

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 60 or older who have trouble sleeping (insomnia) and feel their memory isn't as good as it used to be. They should be able to read French or English, use a smartphone or tablet, and have internet at home. If they're taking sleep or mood medications, the dose must have been the same for at least two months.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests an online program that combines cognitive-behavioral therapy with education on nutrition and communication aimed at improving sleep, anxiety, depression, and cognitive abilities in older adults with insomnia and self-perceived memory issues.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves therapy and education without medication changes, significant side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience discomfort discussing personal issues during therapy sessions.

e-COSMOS Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 60 years old or older.

e-COSMOS Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~at baseline, at 10-12 weeks and at 24 weeks after the start of the intervention
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and at baseline, at 10-12 weeks and at 24 weeks after the start of the intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Geriatric anxiety index
Geriatric depression scale
Insomnia severity index
+2 more
Secondary outcome measures
Adherence to treatment
Cognitive performance (classical neuropsychological tests)
Cognitive performances from the CANTAB: Intra-Extra Dimensional Set Shift (IED)
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e-COSMOS Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: online cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, anxiety and depressionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
10 self-directed modules of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, anxiety and depression, delivered online, once a week
Group II: online intervention on nutrition and communication in older ageActive Control1 Intervention
10 self-directed modules on healthy nutrition habits and communication strategies, delivered online, once a week

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Centre de Recherche de l'Institut Universitaire de Geriatrie de MontrealLead Sponsor
22 Previous Clinical Trials
8,614 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Insomnia
300 Patients Enrolled for Insomnia

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are individuals able to enroll in this study at the present time?

"As per clinicaltrials.gov, this investigation is actively seeking participants. The trial was first listed on 11/15/2023 and last modified on 2/5/2024."

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What is the primary objective that this medical study aims to achieve?

"The primary objective of this trial, to be evaluated at baseline, 10-12 weeks, and 24 weeks post-intervention, is the assessment of cognitive performance using a composite score for executive functions derived from CANTAB. Secondary endpoints consist of measuring negative emotional bias utilizing the Emotional Bias Task (EBT) subscales within CANTAB [EBT - proportion of trials rated as 'Happy' (range: 0-15; lower scores indicate more negative bias)], fractional anisotropy alterations in the superior longitudinal fasciculus and internal capsule, and spatial span cognitive abilities assessed through Spatial Span task on CANTAB ["

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Are individuals who are older than 75 years being enrolled in this medical research study?

"Participants aged 60 years or older but under 99 are eligible for enrollment in this trial."

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What is the overall count of individuals actively participating in this medical study?

"Yes, information available on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this trial is actively pursuing participants. Initially shared on November 15th, 2023 and last revised on February 5th, 2024, the study aims to recruit a total of 275 patients from two distinct sites."

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~183 spots leftby Nov 2025