Sleep therapy may curb risky behavior in teens with insomnia
NCT ID NCT07399964
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can reduce impulsivity and risk-taking in young people aged 12-24 who have trouble sleeping. Researchers will measure changes in impulsive behavior and sleep quality. The goal is to see if improving sleep can help prevent harmful outcomes like substance abuse.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 124 people
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- Started
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Jun 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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- Ages
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12 to 24 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Chinese aged 12-24 years old * Written informed consent of participation in the study is given by the participant and his/her parent or guardian (for those aged under 18) * Willing to comply with the study protocol * Meeting the DSM-V diagnostic criteria of insomnia disorder and with a score on Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) \>= 9 (suggested cut-off for adolescents) Exclusion Criteria: * A current diagnosis of substance abuse or dependence; a current or past history of manic or hypomanic episode, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, organic mental disorders, or intellectual disabilities * Having a prominent medical condition known to interfere with sleep continuity and quality (e.g. eczema, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease) * Having a clinically diagnosed sleep disorder (other than insomnia disorder) that may potentially contribute to a disruption in sleep continuity and quality, such as narcolepsy, sleep-disordered breathing, and restless leg syndrome, as ascertained by the Structured Interview for Sleep Patterns and Disorders (DISP), a validated structured diagnostic interview to assess major sleep disorders according to the International Classification of Sleep Disorder (ICSD) criteria * Concurrent, regular use of medications(s) known to affect sleep continuity and quality including both western medications (e.g. hypnotics, steroids) and over-the-counter OTC medications (e.g. melatonin, Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM) * In the opinion of the research clinician, having a clinically significant suicidality (presence of suicidal ideation with a plan or an attempt) * Currently receiving any psychological treatment for insomnia * With hearing or speech deficit * Night shift worker
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Locations
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Sleep Research Clinic and Laboratory, Department of Psychology, The University of Hong Kong
RECRUITINGHong Kong, Hong Kong
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