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Brief Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia Versus Sleep Hygiene for Sleep Difficulties in Early Pregnancy
Sponsor: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Summary
Pregnant and postpartum individuals often have difficulty sleeping and these sleep problems can negatively impact both the parent and infant. Research suggests that pregnant individuals prefer non-medication-based treatment for their sleep difficulties but there is a lack of research on the success of sleep treatment during pregnancy. Currently, there are two main non-medical treatments for sleep difficulties available. The first, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), is the first treatment recommended for insomnia and has been found to successfully treat insomnia during pregnancy and the postpartum period. In addition, shortened sessions of CBT for insomnia have also been found to successfully reduce sleep difficulties. The second option is sleep hygiene education which is the most commonly offered treatment for sleep difficulties and has been found to improve sleep problems. The present study will compare the effectiveness of a CBT for insomnia group workshop to a Sleep Hygiene group workshop.
Official title: A Randomized Controlled Trial Examining the Impact of a Brief, Proactive, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Versus Sleep Hygiene for Sleep Difficulties in Early Pregnancy
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
102
Start Date
2023-08-10
Completion Date
2025-09
Last Updated
2024-10-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Sleep Hygiene Workshop
Psychoeducation on the perinatal period and sleep difficulties including principles of sleep hygiene conducive environment for sleep, bedtime routine, food, beverage, and stimulant consumption, exercise
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia Workshop
The CBT-I workshop group contains empirically supported strategies for insomnia modified to target the transitions and concerns faced by perinatal individuals. Content includes Sleep drive, stimulus control, sleep restriction, counter-arousal techniques, cognitive restructuring
Locations (1)
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, West 5th Campus
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada