NCT06658184

Effects of Sleep Restriction and Stimulus Control in Chronic Insomnia Patients

Effects of Sleep Restriction and Stimulus Control in Chronic Insomnia Patients With Prolonged Bed Rest and Maladaptive Sleep Patterns

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 88 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The study aims to validate the effect of sleep restriction and stimulus control on improving chronic insomnia patients\' sleep habits and maladaptive sleep behaviors.

Detailed description

The purpose of sleep restriction is to reduce the patient\'s time in bed, bringing it closer to their actual sleep time, thereby improving sleep efficiency and quality. Stimulus control, on the other hand, aims to associate the bed with a rapid sense of falling asleep, reducing the negative association between the bed and insomnia.

Conditions

• Chronic Insomnia

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	sleep restriction and stimulus control	Sleep restriction: a) Reduce bedtime to match actual sleep time, but ≥4.5 hours, and adjust bedtime according to sleep efficiency; b) Avoid daytime naps and maintain a regular wake-up time. Stimulus control: a) Reduce wakeful time in bed and rebuild a positive association between sleepiness and bed; b) Use the bed solely for sleeping and sexual activities; c) Only go to bed when feeling sleepy at night or at the designated sleep time; d) If unable to fall asleep within about 20 minutes of being in bed, leave the bedroom and engage in relaxation activities until feeling sleepy, then return to bed for sleep; if still unable to fall asleep within about 20 minutes, repeat the process; e) Wake up at the same time every morning, including weekends.
BEHAVIORAL	sleep hygiene education	Sleep hygiene education: 1. Sleep until feeling refreshed the next day. 2. Maintain regular exercise and eating habits, avoiding going to bed on an empty stomach. 3. Ensure a comfortable bedroom environment with suitable nighttime temperature, free from light and noise disturbances. 4. Avoid excessive consumption of beverages, alcohol, and smoking at night, and reduce caffeine intake. 5. Avoid bringing problems to bed and refrain from attempting to sleep. 6. Place the alarm clock under the bed or move it away from sight.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-12-01
• Primary completion: 2025-11-01
• Completion: 2025-12-01
• First posted: 2024-10-26
• Last updated: 2025-05-09

Locations

1 site across 1 country: China