Optimization of a Digital Self-guided Psychological Intervention for Insomnia: A Randomized Factorial Experiment
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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.
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participants targeted
Target at P75+ for not_applicable
Started May 2023
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 27, 2023
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
April 24, 2023
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
May 1, 2023
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 15, 2024
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 15, 2024
CompletedMarch 12, 2025
March 1, 2025
1.6 years
March 27, 2023
March 10, 2025
Conditions
Keywords
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 COMPARATORThis group receives the following combination of treatment features: optimized graphical user interface (no), adaptive treatment strategy (no), daily prompts (no).
Digital insomnia intervention + optimized user interface
ACTIVE COMPARATORThis group receives the following combination of treatment features: optimized graphical user interface (yes), adaptive treatment strategy (no), daily prompts (no).
Digital insomnia intervention + adaptive treatment strategy
ACTIVE COMPARATORThis group receives the following combination of treatment features: optimized graphical user interface (no), adaptive treatment strategy (yes), daily prompts (no).
Digital insomnia intervention + optimized user interface, adaptive treatment strategy
ACTIVE COMPARATORThis group receives the following combination of treatment features: optimized graphical user interface (yes), adaptive treatment strategy (yes), daily prompts (no).
Digital insomnia intervention + daily prompts
ACTIVE COMPARATORThis group receives the following combination of treatment features: optimized graphical user interface (no), adaptive treatment strategy (no), daily prompts (yes).
Digital insomnia intervention + optimized user interface, daily prompts
ACTIVE COMPARATORThis group receives the following combination of treatment features: optimized graphical user interface (yes), adaptive treatment strategy (no), daily prompts (yes).
Digital insomnia intervention + adaptive treatment strategy, daily prompts
ACTIVE COMPARATORThis group receives the following combination of treatment features: optimized graphical user interface (no), adaptive treatment strategy (yes), daily prompts (yes).
Digital insomnia intervention + optimized user interface, adaptive treatment strategy, daily prompts
ACTIVE COMPARATORThis group receives the following combination of treatment features: optimized graphical user interface (yes), adaptive treatment strategy (yes), daily prompts (yes).
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.
Eligibility Criteria
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
- Karolinska Institutetlead
- Region Stockholmcollaborator
Study Sites (1)
Centre for Psychiatry Research
Stockholm, Sweden
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.
PMID: 40628992DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
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
- 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