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Effects of Relaxation Training and Stimulus Control in Chronic Insomnia Patients
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Summary
The study aims to validate the effect of relaxation training and stimulus control on reducing hyperarousal states and improving maladaptive sleep behaviors.
Official title: Effects of Relaxation Training and Stimulus Control in Chronic Insomnia Patients With Hyperarousal and Maladaptive Sleep Patterns
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
88
Start Date
2024-11-01
Completion Date
2025-11-01
Last Updated
2025-05-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Relaxation training and stimulus control
Relaxation training: Progressive muscle relaxation; Breathing relaxation; Imagery training; Mindfulness relaxation. Stimulus control: a) Reduce wakeful time in bed and rebuild a positive association between sleepiness and bed; b) Use the bed solely for sleeping and sexual activities; c) Only go to bed when feeling sleepy at night or at the designated sleep time; d) If unable to fall asleep within about 20 minutes of being in bed, leave the bedroom and engage in relaxation activities until feeling sleepy, then return to bed for sleep; if still unable to fall asleep within about 20 minutes, repeat the process; e) Wake up at the same time every morning, including weekends.
Sleep hygiene education
1. Sleep until feeling refreshed the next day. 2. Maintain regular exercise and eating habits, avoiding going to bed on an empty stomach. 3. Ensure a comfortable bedroom environment with suitable nighttime temperature, free from light and noise disturbances. 4. Avoid excessive consumption of beverages, alcohol, and smoking at night, and reduce caffeine intake. 5. Avoid bringing problems to bed and refrain from attempting to sleep. 6. Place the alarm clock under the bed or move it away from sight. 7. Avoid daytime napping.
Locations (1)
Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University
Beijing, China