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Sleep therapy trial aims to ease mental distress in hong kong youth

NCT ID NCT07230899

Symptom relief Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether a type of talking therapy called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) can improve sleep and reduce mental distress in young people aged 12-24 in Hong Kong who have moderate mental health concerns. Participants will attend six weekly group sessions led by trained youth workers. The study will compare their sleep quality and mental health to a group that receives the therapy later.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide an effective, non-drug way to improve sleep and reduce mental distress in young people.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention, not a medication, so results depend on participant engagement. The trial is not yet recruiting and has a short follow-up, so long-term benefits are unknown.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 160 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Aug 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

12 to 24 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * JC LevelMind @ Community users at least at risk for mild mental distress (Tier 2), with K6 scores above or equal to 11, or clinicians' endorsement after reviewing the case to have other issues/problems * Aged between 12 and 24 years * Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) score greater than 7 * Sufficiently proficient in Chinese to comprehend verbal instructions * Able to provide written informed consent (parental consent for participant aged 12-17) Exclusion Criteria: * Young people with mild distress (K6 scores between 0 and 10) * Known diagnosis of intellectual disability * Organic brain disorder * Established psychiatric diagnosis * Current substance abuse * Receiving other structured psychological therapies such as module-based psychological therapy, mentalization-based therapy, low-intensity online interventions, cognitive-behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness, or art-informed therapy within the hub setting or any others outside the hub setting * Presence of current or active suicidal ideation or attempts

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Conditions

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insomnia

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Insomnia Mental distress

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