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Aerobic Exercise Versus Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Sponsor: Universidade Federal de Goias
Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of aerobic exercise versus digital CBT-I in university students with insomnia complaints. This is a clinical trial. Participants will be randomized into two groups: aerobic exercise (n=25) and digital CBT-I (n=25). The severity of insomnia, sleep quality, pre-sleep cognitive and somatic arousal, and participants' complaints of depression, anxiety, and stress will be assessed using self-administered questionnaires. Based on previous studies describing the effects of physical exercise on chronic insomnia, the hypothesis of this study is that aerobic exercise promotes similar results compared to digital CBT-I in insomnia severity and sleep quality, in addition to improving the complaints of depression, anxiety and stress of the participants.
Official title: Effects of Aerobic Exercise Versus Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in University Students With Insomnia Complaints
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2024-10-10
Completion Date
2026-12-30
Last Updated
2025-03-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Aerobic Exercise
50 continuous minutes, at moderate intensity (Identified by the Borg Subjective Perception of Exertion Scale, scores from 12 to 13)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
CBT-I includes some therapies, including sleep restriction therapy, stimulus control therapy, sleep hygiene education, relaxation and cognitive therapy\[19\]. Traditionally, CBT-I is applied in person (individually or in a group) by a trained psychologist or psychiatrist. However, several studies show similar effects when CBT-I is performed remotely, and online (digital)
Locations (1)
Maria Tereza
Jatai, Goiás, Brazil