NCT03624400

Internet-delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Sleep Problems in ASD

Internet-delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Sleep Problems in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 240 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Stockholm University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 13 Years – 17 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This trial investigates the behavioural effects of Internet-based Cognitive behaviour therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder with sleep problems. This is a randomised controlled trial.

Detailed description

Sleep problems are common in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)1. Internet-based Cognitive behaviour therapy for insomnia (iCBT-I) is considered as an evidence-based treatment for insomnia 2. To date, no Internet-based CBT-I delivered treatment for sleep problems in adolescents with ASD has been undertaken. The objective of the study is to investigate the efficacy and effectiveness of the Internet-based CBT-I for sleep problems in adolescents with ASD.

Conditions

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Sleep Disturbance
• Insomnia

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Internet-based CBT-I	The adapted Internet-based CBT-I for adolescents with ASD includes sleep hygiene, restriction of time in bed, stimulus control, cognitive therapy, and relaxation techniques. The treatment consists of 8 weekly modules and each module consists of several website pages that will be presented in a fixed order, with preprogrammed modules containing information, interactive questionnaires, descriptions of exercises and movies.
BEHAVIORAL	Internet-based psychoeducation	Internet-based psychoeducation contains information about ASD, sleep difficulties and aspects of sleep hygiene. The intervention takes place in 8 weeks modules.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-01-15
• Primary completion: 2028-06-30
• Completion: 2029-12-30
• First posted: 2018-08-10
• Last updated: 2024-11-29

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Sweden