NCT03904238

Brief Summary

Current pharmacological treatments for chronic hypersomnia (narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia) can effectively reduce excessive daytime sleepiness but a high proportion of patients experience depressive symptoms and poor health-related quality of life. Unfortunately, there are currently no psychosocial interventions that directly addresses this issue. Therefore, the overall goal of this project is to gather initial outcome data and work out methodological issues to determine if a future pragmatic clinical trial is warranted.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
35

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Dec 2018

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 10, 2018

Completed
4 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 3, 2019

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 5, 2019

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 30, 2019

Completed
7 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 7, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

November 21, 2019

Status Verified

November 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

10 months

First QC Date

April 3, 2019

Last Update Submit

November 19, 2019

Conditions

Keywords

Hypersomnianarcolepsyidiopathic hypersomniapsychosocialcognitive-behavior therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)

    The PHQ is a 9-item self-report scale of depressive symptoms that has been validated to assess the severity of depression in clinical practice. PHQ-9 cut scores of 5, 10, 15, and 20 represented mild, moderate, moderately severe, and severe depression, respectively.

    Change from Baseline PHQ at 6 weeks (Post-treatment)

Secondary Outcomes (9)

  • Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Self Efficacy Scale

    Baseline to post-treatment (6 weeks)

  • Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Depression Scale

    Baseline to post-treatment (6 weeks)

  • Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Anxiety Scale

    Baseline to post-treatment (6 weeks)

  • Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Sleep Disturbance Scale

    Baseline to post-treatment (6 weeks)

  • Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Sleep-Related Impairment Scale

    Baseline to post-treatment (6 weeks)

  • +4 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

CBT-H (Individual format)

EXPERIMENTAL

Individual CBT-H consists of 6 weekly sessions that are conducted one-on-one with a study therapist using live videoconferencing or in-person. Each session is expected to last about 45 to 60 minutes.

Behavioral: Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Hypersomnia (CBT-H)

CBT-H (Group format)

EXPERIMENTAL

Group-based CBT-H consists of 6 weekly sessions that are conducted in groups with a study therapist using live videoconferencing or in-person. Each session is expected to last about 45 to 60 minutes. The treatment package consists of the same cognitive and behavioral modules as the individual CBT-H. However, participants are also provided the opportunity to share their experiences and provide peer support in the group format.

Behavioral: Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Hypersomnia (CBT-H)

Interventions

The CBT-H intervention consists of 6 weekly sessions that are conducted either individually or in small groups. Each session is expected to last about 45 to 60 minutes and will be delivered a study therapist using live videoconferencing or in-person. The treatment package consists of cognitive and behavioral modules that include education about hypersomnia, coping skills training, emotion regulation regarding the perceived limitations of living with chronic hypersomnia (e.g., "I cannot live a full life because of my illness"), and behavioral techniques using scheduled naps, sleep hygiene, and regularizing sleep schedules at night which are on the current optional recommendations for hypersomnia.

CBT-H (Group format)CBT-H (Individual format)

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Males and females age 18 and older.
  • Meets criteria for Narcolepsy (Type I or II) or Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH).
  • Moderate to severe symptoms of depression.
  • Established standard care for CH at a sleep clinic.

You may not qualify if:

  • Hypersomnia not of central origin.
  • Current suicidal ideation or intent.
  • Uncontrolled medical conditions or physical limitations that require immediate medical treatment that would prevent ability to engage in the treatment protocol.
  • Inability to engage in the treatment protocol due to a psychiatric or cognitive issue.
  • Untreated moderate-to-severe sleep-related breathing disorder.
  • Unable to attend intervention sessions due to accessibility or availability.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Center for Circadian and Sleep Medicine, Northwestern University

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Ong JC, Dawson SC, Mundt JM, Moore C. Developing a cognitive behavioral therapy for hypersomnia using telehealth: a feasibility study. J Clin Sleep Med. 2020 Dec 15;16(12):2047-2062. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.8750.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

NarcolepsyIdiopathic HypersomniaDisorders of Excessive Somnolence

Interventions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sleep Disorders, IntrinsicDyssomniasSleep Wake DisordersNervous System DiseasesMental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior TherapyPsychotherapyBehavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: Participants are assigned to receive CBT-H in one of two formats: 1) individually or 2) small groups. However, the contents of the intervention are the same.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 3, 2019

First Posted

April 5, 2019

Study Start

December 10, 2018

Primary Completion

September 30, 2019

Study Completion

October 7, 2019

Last Updated

November 21, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-11

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations