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Health enSuite Insomnia: an App-based Treatment for Adult Chronic Insomnia

Insomnia

This project consists of two independent but related randomized controlled trials. Trial 1 will focus on people who are not currently prescribed BZRA medications. Trial 2 will focus on people who have been taking BZRA medications and are initiating gradual tapering of these medications as recommended and supervised by their primary health care provider.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL
  • Eligible Ages:

    18 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

To be eligible for Trial 1 (no medication de-prescribing), participants will have to satisfy the following criteria:

* Age 18 years or older
* Have one or more insomnia symptoms at least 3 times per week for at least 3 months
* Not currently prescribed medications for insomnia.

To be eligible for Trial 2 (includes medication de-prescribing), participants will have to satisfy the following criteria:

* Age 18 years or older
* Have one or more insomnia symptoms at least 3 times per week for at least 3 months
* Currently prescribed 1 or 2 BZRA or benzodiazepine medications for insomnia

Exclusion Criteria:

* If the participant's responses suggest any of the following, they will not be eligible for either trial:

* Do not have a device with internet access (e.g., smartphone, tablet, or computer).
* Regularly working shifts overnight
* Parent of an infant (less than 1 year old)
* Currently pregnant or trying to become pregnant
* Participant is taking benzodiazepines or non-benzodiazepine Z-drugs for conditions other than insomnia. \[assessed during physician referral\]
* Participant is taking more than 2 BZRA medications. \[assessed during physician referral\]
* Women who are pregnant will be excluded. Pregnant women tend to experience sleep disruption due to symptoms of pregnancy (e.g., heartburn, nausea or vomiting, frequent awakenings for urination, back pain). This program is not designed to help this sub-group of people. Parents of infant children will also be excluded due to the possibility of frequent sleep disturbances related to caregiving responsibilities.

Study Location

Centre for Research in Family Health, IWK Health
Centre for Research in Family Health, IWK Health
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Patrick McGrath, PhD

Study Sponsored By
IWK Health Centre
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT04962087