NCT03783585

Brief Summary

Forty individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) will be randomly assigned to a 6-week web-based cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia intervention (wCBT-I) or to wCBT-I plus biweekly support meetings with research personnel via phone or video. Questionnaires will be used to assess sleep quality, fatigue, and satisfaction. Recruitment, retention, attrition, adherence, and safety information will also be collected. This study is significant because addressing insomnia symptoms through CBT-I could be a low-cost, low-risk, non-pharmacological options for improving sleep quality and MS symptoms in individuals with MS. This study is innovative because CBT-I has never been delivered via a web-based application to individuals with MS which may increase access to services.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
44

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable multiple-sclerosis

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2018

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable multiple-sclerosis

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 1, 2018

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2018

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 21, 2018

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 20, 2019

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 20, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

August 28, 2019

Status Verified

January 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

11 months

First QC Date

October 1, 2018

Last Update Submit

August 26, 2019

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • change in Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)

    The ISI is a valid and reliable measure of sleep difficulties and consists of 7 questions each rated on a 0-4 scale. The range of scores on the ISI is 0-28, with ≥10 suggesting clinical insomnia

    baseline and week 8

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • change in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)

    baseline and week 8

  • change in Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS)

    baseline and week 8

  • change in Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS)

    baseline and week 8

  • change in Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS)

    baseline and week 8

Study Arms (2)

cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants randomized to this arm will participate in a 6-week web-based cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) program.

Behavioral: Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia

CBT-I + biweekly support

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants randomized to this arm will participate in a 6-week web-based CBT-I program. In addition, biweekly support consisting of one-on-one, semi-structured, online video-chat sessions (via HIPAA-compliant Zoom) or phone calls will be conducted every other week.

Behavioral: Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomniaBehavioral: Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia + biweekly support

Interventions

The web-based CBT-I program is a 6-week interactive, online program that delivers typical CBT-I treatment techniques of stimulus control, sleep restriction, behavioral modifications, and cognitive restructuring.

CBT-I + biweekly supportcognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)

Individuals randomized into the CBT-I + biweekly support will participate in CBT-I as described as well as a biweekly phone call or video call with research personnel for motivational interviewing.

CBT-I + biweekly support

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 80 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • years old
  • diagnosis of MS by physician
  • report of difficulty falling asleep, maintaining sleep, or waking up too early at least 3 nights/week for the past 6 months
  • ≥10 on Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)
  • English speaking
  • reports access to internet service and phone
  • has a high school diploma to serve as a proxy measurement of reading ability to ensure adequate reading ability to participate in the study.

You may not qualify if:

  • known untreated sleep disorder (such as sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome)
  • \>3 on STOP BANG indicating risk of sleep apnea
  • increased risk of restless leg syndrome
  • nervous system disorder other than MS
  • relapse and/or corticosteroid use in past 8 weeks
  • score of ≥15 on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) indicating severe depression or endorse any suicidal ideation (answer 1, 2 or 3 on #9 of the PHQ-9)
  • performs shift-work.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Catherine Siengsukon

Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis

Interventions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases, CNSAutoimmune Diseases of the Nervous SystemNervous System DiseasesDemyelinating DiseasesAutoimmune DiseasesImmune System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior TherapyPsychotherapyBehavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Officials

  • Catherine Siengsukon, PT, PhD

    University of Kansas Medical Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 1, 2018

First Posted

December 21, 2018

Study Start

October 1, 2018

Primary Completion

August 20, 2019

Study Completion

August 20, 2019

Last Updated

August 28, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-01

Locations