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Lay-led Brief Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) Group for Older Adults in Hong Kong: A Pilot Study
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to study whether a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) group led by laypersons serves as an effective tool for alleviating insomnia in older Chinese adults in Hong Kong. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1) Can the group improve subjective sleep quality? 2) What is the feasibility and acceptability of the group? Researchers will compare the intervention group with a control group. Participants will either join the intervention group or receive a self-help booklet, depending on their assignment. Both groups will complete two questionnaires over a four-week period: Baseline and Week-4 data.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
45 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2026-03
Completion Date
2027-12
Last Updated
2026-03-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Lay-led CBT-I brief group
Participants will participate in a brief in-person group for CBT-I, consisting of four sessions, with each session lasting approximately 1.5 hours and expected to be completed within a month. The sessions will cover four treatment components: sleep hygiene, stimulus control, cognitive restructuring, and relaxation exercises, all facilitated by trained Emotional Support Assistants.
Booklet on sleep health
Eligible control group participants will receive a booklet on sleep hygiene education.
Locations (1)
Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong