Trial Information
Evaluating an Internet-based Intervention for Insomnia in Breast Cancer Survivors
Inclusion Criteria
Inclusion criteria:
- Female
- Diagnosed with breast cancer
- Age 18 and older
- Completed primary treatment at least one month prior to enrollment
- Diagnosis of insomnia
Exclusion criteria:
- Experiencing a sleep disorder other than insomnia (e.g., sleep apnea)
- Experiencing a major depressive episode or other serious psychiatric disturbance
- Modification of psychotropic medications within the previous month
- Undergoing current psychotherapy treatment
Type of Study:
Interventional
Study Design:
Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Outcome Measure:
sleep efficiency
Outcome Description:
sleep-onset latency, wake after sleep onset, and number of awakenings
Outcome Time Frame:
6 weeks
Safety Issue:
No
Principal Investigator
Jane Schubart, PhD
Investigator Role:
Principal Investigator
Investigator Affiliation:
Penn State
Authority:
United States: Institutional Review Board
Study ID:
31944EP
NCT ID:
NCT01141868
Start Date:
July 2010
Completion Date:
July 2010
Related Keywords:
- Insomnia
- Breast Cancer
- insomnia
- breast cancer survivor
- Internet intervention
- Breast Neoplasms
- Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders