NCT05826002

Brief Summary

In a previous pilot study, a digital self-guided intervention for insomnia showed preliminary positive effects on insomnia symptoms. In order to optimize the digital self-guided format, this study will evaluate the added value of three treatment features on treatment engagement and insomnia symptoms. The participants will be adults with insomnia. The trial will be a 2x2x2 randomized factorial experiment, where the following features/factors will be manipulated: an optimized graphical user interface (yes or no), an adaptive treatment strategy (yes or no), and daily prompts to use the intervention (yes or no). The factorial experiment will create 8 equally large groups (1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1), who will receive the different combinations of features. The main outcome will be the effect on treatment engagement.

Trial Health

87
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
447

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2023

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

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 27, 2023

Completed
28 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 24, 2023

Completed
7 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2023

Completed
1.6 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 15, 2024

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 15, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

March 12, 2025

Status Verified

March 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

1.6 years

First QC Date

March 27, 2023

Last Update Submit

March 10, 2025

Conditions

Keywords

InsomniaICBTFactorial ExperimentOptimizationUser InterfaceAdaptive Treatment StrategyPromptsDigital Intervention

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Engagement with intervention method

    Treatment engagement questionnaire (self-rated study-specific questionnaire), score range 0-21 (0-7 per item), higher is better

    Up to 12 months after treatment

  • Engagement with intervention method

    Treatment engagement questionnaire (self-rated study-specific questionnaire), score range 0-21 (0-7 per item), higher is better

    Immediately after treatment (4 weeks after treatment start)

Secondary Outcomes (13)

  • Change in Insomnia symptoms

    Change from baseline (right before treatment start) up to 12 months after treatment

  • Change in Insomnia symptoms

    Change from baseline (right before treatment start) to immediately after treatment (4 weeks after treatment start)

  • Change in Depression symptoms

    Change from baseline (right before treatment start) up to 12 months after treatment

  • Change in Depression symptoms

    Change from baseline (right before treatment start) to immediately after treatment (4 weeks after treatment start)

  • Change in Anxiety symptoms

    Change from baseline (right before treatment start) up to 12 months after treatment

  • +8 more secondary outcomes

Other Outcomes (1)

  • Clinician time

    Immediately after treatment (4 weeks after treatment start)

Study Arms (8)

Digital insomnia intervention

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

This group receives the following combination of treatment features: optimized graphical user interface (no), adaptive treatment strategy (no), daily prompts (no).

Behavioral: Digital self-guided psychological intervention for insomnia

Digital insomnia intervention + optimized user interface

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

This group receives the following combination of treatment features: optimized graphical user interface (yes), adaptive treatment strategy (no), daily prompts (no).

Behavioral: Digital self-guided psychological intervention for insomnia

Digital insomnia intervention + adaptive treatment strategy

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

This group receives the following combination of treatment features: optimized graphical user interface (no), adaptive treatment strategy (yes), daily prompts (no).

Behavioral: Digital self-guided psychological intervention for insomnia

Digital insomnia intervention + optimized user interface, adaptive treatment strategy

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

This group receives the following combination of treatment features: optimized graphical user interface (yes), adaptive treatment strategy (yes), daily prompts (no).

Behavioral: Digital self-guided psychological intervention for insomnia

Digital insomnia intervention + daily prompts

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

This group receives the following combination of treatment features: optimized graphical user interface (no), adaptive treatment strategy (no), daily prompts (yes).

Behavioral: Digital self-guided psychological intervention for insomnia

Digital insomnia intervention + optimized user interface, daily prompts

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

This group receives the following combination of treatment features: optimized graphical user interface (yes), adaptive treatment strategy (no), daily prompts (yes).

Behavioral: Digital self-guided psychological intervention for insomnia

Digital insomnia intervention + adaptive treatment strategy, daily prompts

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

This group receives the following combination of treatment features: optimized graphical user interface (no), adaptive treatment strategy (yes), daily prompts (yes).

Behavioral: Digital self-guided psychological intervention for insomnia

Digital insomnia intervention + optimized user interface, adaptive treatment strategy, daily prompts

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

This group receives the following combination of treatment features: optimized graphical user interface (yes), adaptive treatment strategy (yes), daily prompts (yes).

Behavioral: Digital self-guided psychological intervention for insomnia

Interventions

A four week digital self-guided intervention for insomnia, with content derived from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia, and with a clinical interview before and after the intervention.

Digital insomnia interventionDigital insomnia intervention + adaptive treatment strategyDigital insomnia intervention + adaptive treatment strategy, daily promptsDigital insomnia intervention + daily promptsDigital insomnia intervention + optimized user interfaceDigital insomnia intervention + optimized user interface, adaptive treatment strategyDigital insomnia intervention + optimized user interface, adaptive treatment strategy, daily promptsDigital insomnia intervention + optimized user interface, daily prompts

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • ≥ 18 years of age.
  • ≥ 15 points on Insomnia Severity Index.
  • Insomnia diagnosis, according to criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorders-5 (somatic/psychiatric comorbidity is allowed).
  • Good understanding of the Swedish language.
  • No practical obstacles to participate in treatment and assessments.
  • Daily access to computer/smart-phone/tablet with Internet access.
  • Can receive phone calls and text messages during the study period.

You may not qualify if:

  • Sleep diseases, such as narcolepsy or sleep apnea.
  • Somatic or psychiatric illnesses that either are directly contraindicated for the treatment, require other treatment, or entail symptoms/a functional level making it too difficult to participate in the study.
  • Alcohol/drug abuse, or medication with side effects on sleep (however, sleep medication is allowed).
  • Working nights or night shifts.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Centre for Psychiatry Research

Stockholm, Sweden

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Hentati A, Hentati Isacsson N, Rosen A, Jernelov S, Kaldo V, Ljotsson B, Forsell E, Lindefors N, Kraepelien M. Effects of intervention design on engagement and outcomes in digital self-help for insomnia - factorial RCT. NPJ Digit Med. 2025 Jul 8;8(1):416. doi: 10.1038/s41746-025-01839-0.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sleep Disorders, IntrinsicDyssomniasSleep Wake DisordersNervous System DiseasesMental Disorders

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Masking Details
Participants will be blinded to what condition they are randomized to, and will not receive information concerning what features are being manipulated in the experiment.
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
FACTORIAL
Model Details: A 2x2x2 randomized factorial experiment, where adult participants with insomnia get to use a digital self-guided intervention for insomnia. Three factors/treatment features will be manipulated in the experiment, namely: 1) an optimized graphical user interface (yes or no), 2) an adaptive treatment strategy (yes or no), and 3) daily prompts to use the intervention (yes or no). The factorial experiment will create 8 equally large groups (1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1), who will receive the different combinations of features.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Clinical Psychologist, Principal Investigator, PhD

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 27, 2023

First Posted

April 24, 2023

Study Start

May 1, 2023

Primary Completion

December 15, 2024

Study Completion

December 15, 2024

Last Updated

March 12, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-03

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