About this trial
Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (iCBT-I) has shown promise for reducing insomnia symptoms. Additionally, physical activity has long been known to contribute to better sleep. The current protocol describes a planned a two-phased project aiming to examine the effect of a randomised controlled trial, including iCBT-I (standard care) alone or with additional physical activity components (iCBT-I-PA). Adults with sleep problems and insufficient physical activity levels will be included in the 6-8-week intervention. Outcomes measured will include insomnia severity (primary outcome), physical activity, sedentary behaviour, psychological distress, cognitive function and quality of life. Measures will be taken at baseline, immediately post-intervention, and at 6- and 12-month follow-ups. We hypothesise that the iCBT-I-PA group will show greater reductions in insomnia severity and increase physical activity compared to the iCBT-I group.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
18 years or older
Experiencing clinically relevant insomnia (Insomnia Severity Index score >10)
Do not meet the recommended levels of physical activity (weekly 150-300 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity or 75-150 minutes of vigorous physical activity)
Disqualifiers
Have any ongoing diagnosed medical conditions known to affect PA participation as assessed by intervention clinician.
Increased risk for suicide as assessed by intervention clinician.
Trial design
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy & physical ACtivity for INSOMNIa (iCBT-I-PA)
BehavioralExperimental condition: Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy targeting insomnia combined with physical activity support
Behavioral: Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy & physical ACtivity for INSOMNIa (iCBT-I)
BehavioralStandard care (control): Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy targeting insomnia
Treatment groups
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
Feasibility: Pilot RCT recruitment rate
For Phase 1 pilot RCT only: Recruitment rate will be assessed as the average rate of participant recruitment as participants per week throughout the pilot RCT. Measurement tool: Study screening and enrolment log.
Feasibility: Pilot RCT consent rate
For Phase 1 pilot RCT only: Consent rate will be assessed as the proportion of eligible/recruited participants who consent to participate. Measurement tool: Study screening and consent log.
Feasibility: Pilot RCT adherence rate
For Phase 1 pilot RCT only: Intervention adherence will be assessed as the proportion of participants completing ≥3 modules (50% of intervention), the minimum number required for an expected change in insomnia outcomes. Measurement tool: The number of completed modules indicated by study clinician.
Feasibility: Pilot RCT data collection completion rate
For Phase 1 pilot RCT only: Data collection completion will be assessed as the proportion of randomised participants who provide complete outcome data at baseline, post-intervention, 6 months, and 12 months. Measurement tool: the outcome assessment database.
Secondary outcomes
Sleep: Diary
For Phase 1 pilot RCT and Phase 2 full-scale RCT: Sleep will be measured using a sleep diary: the Swedish version of the Core Consensus Sleep Diary (S-CSD). The S-CSD is a diary completed daily in the morning to assess nightly variation in sleep quality based on subjective sleep patterns. The S-CSD will yield Sleep Onset Latency, Wake After Sleep Onset, Total Sleep Time, Time in Bed, Sleep Efficiency, number of awakenings, and subjective sleep quality. Measurement tool: The Swedish version of the Core Consensus Sleep Diary
Sleep: Device-measured
For Phase 1 pilot RCT and Phase 2 full-scale RCT: Sleep will be measured using a device-based measure, the thigh-worn triaxial SENS Motion® accelerometer. The accelerometer will be worn continuously for 9 consecutive days. Sleep metrics captured will be total sleep time, sleep onset/offset, sleep efficiency, and number of awakenings. Measurement tool: SENS Motion® accelerometer
Physical activity: Diary
For Phase 1 pilot RCT and Phase 2 full-scale RCT: Physical activity will be measured using a physical activity diary. The physical activity diary will be completed over seven consecutive days. Physical activity metrics captured will be the types of physical activities, their duration (in minutes) and perceived exertion (the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion scale; 6-20; 6=no exertion, 20=maximal exertion). Measurement tool: Physical Activity Diary (PAD)
Physical activity: Self-report
For Phase 1 pilot RCT and Phase 2 full-scale RCT: Self-reported physical activity will be measured using a two-item questionnaire capturing the time (in minutes) spent weekly on daily-life physical activity and structured physical activity, respectively. For daily-life physical activity, response options will be 0, \<30, 30-60, 60-90, 90-120 and \>120 minutes. For structured physical activity, response options will be 0, \<30, 30-60, 60-90, 90-150, 150-300 and \>300 minutes. Measurement tool: the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare questions for physical activity
Other outcomes
Cognitive function
For Phase 1 pilot RCT and Phase 2 full-scale RCT: Cognitive function will be measured using the British Columbia Cognitive Complaints Inventory (BC-CCI), a six-item scale of perceived cognitive difficulties underlying depression, including memory, attention and concentration. Example item: "Forgetfulness / Memory Problems". The items are scored from 0=Not at all to 3=Very much. The sum of the six item scores ranges from 0 to 18. Higher scores indicate more severe perceived cognitive difficulties. Measurement tool: the British Columbia Cognitive Complaints Inventory (BC-CCI)
Depression
For Phase 1 pilot RCT and Phase 2 full-scale RCT: Depression will be measured using the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS-S), a nine-item self-report measure assessing the severity of depressive symptoms, with higher scores indicating greater symptom severity. Example item: "Concentration difficulties". The items are scored from 0=Item-specific lowest/No symptom anchor to 6=Item-specific most severe anchor. The sum of the nine item scores ranges from 0 to 54. Higher scores indicate greater depressive symptom severity. Measurement tool: the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS-S)
Anxiety
For Phase 1 pilot RCT and Phase 2 full-scale RCT: Anxiety will be measured using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale assessing the severity of generalized anxiety symptoms over the past two weeks. Example item: "Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge". The response options will be from 0=Not at all to 3=Nearly every day. The sum of the seven item scores ranges from 0 to 21. Higher scores indicate greater severity/frequency of anxiety symptoms. Measurement tool: the Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7)
Pain - Numerical scale
For Phase 1 pilot RCT and Phase 2 full-scale RCT: Pain will be measured using the single-item Numerical Rating Scale for Pain (NRS-P), assessing pain severity and the extent to which pain interferes with daily functioning. The item is scored from 0=No pain to 10=Worst pain imaginable. A higher score indicates greater pain and interference. Measurement tool: the Numerical Rating Scale for Pain (NRS-P)
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Uppsala County Council, Sweden
Lead sponsor
Uppsala University
Collaborator
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