Internet-based Cognitive-behavioral Treatment for Insomnia in COPD Patients Undergoing Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Insomnia

In brief

This study is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to compare sleep and health-related functioning in Veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and insomnia receiving an Internet-based behavioral treatment for insomnia versus online insomnia patient education. Participants will undergo a sleep and health assessment that will be performed at baseline, post-treatment, and 3-months later. Participants will be randomly assigned to either Internet-based behavioral treatment for insomnia or online insomnia patient education.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04700098

Run by

VA Office of Research and Development

People needed

13

Starts

2022-02-14

Expected to finish

2025-06-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-17

Who can join

Age: 40 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 40 years and older
• Primary diagnosis of COPD defined by GOLD
• Meets criteria for Insomnia Disorder
• At least moderate insomnia severity based on Insomnia Severity Index score >7
• Stable psychiatric and medical conditions
• Must have telephone, email, and reliable Internet access via computer, smartphone, or tablet

You may not qualify if…

• Untreated current major depression
• Serious suicidal risk
• Substance abuse disorder within past 3 months
• History of bipolar or psychosis
• Untreated restless legs syndrome, delayed sleep phase syndrome, irregular sleep schedules
• Very severe untreated obstructive sleep apnea
• Severe excessive daytime sleepiness based on Epworth Sleepiness Scale score > 16
• Restrictive lung disease (FEV1/FVC 70 and FEV1 < 80% predicted) or asthma
• Plans to move during the following 6 months
• Non-English speaking or sensory deficits

Where it is running

• John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, MI — Detroit, Michigan, United States
• VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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