NCT06969053

Effect of MIT for CI With Anxiety

Evaluation of Mindfulness Intervention Therapy in Treating Chronic Insomnia (CI) With Comorbid Anxiety

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 70 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 8 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the efficacy of Mindfulness Intervention Therapy (MIT) in treating Chronic Insomnia (CI) comorbid with anxiety symptoms.

Conditions

• Chronic Insomnia
• Anxiety Disorders

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Mindfulness Intervention Therapy plus Sleep Hygiene Education	Participants will receive a 6-week program combining Mindfulness Intervention Therapy (MIT) and Sleep Hygiene Education (SHE). MIT includes body scan, mindful breathing, breathing space exercises, mindful walking, sitting meditation, loving-kindness meditation, and development of a personalized mindfulness practice plan. Sessions are conducted daily for 50 minutes. SHE provides structured guidance on optimizing sleep schedules, bedroom environment, and reducing stimulants such as caffeine and alcohol.
BEHAVIORAL	Sleep Hygiene Education	Participants will receive Sleep Hygiene Education (SHE) alone for 6 weeks. SHE involves education on maintaining consistent sleep schedules, creating a sleep-conducive environment, reducing stimulant use (e.g., caffeine, alcohol), and promoting healthy daily routines to improve sleep quality.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-11-01
• Primary completion: 2025-10-01
• Completion: 2025-11-01
• First posted: 2025-05-13
• Last updated: 2025-05-23

Locations

1 site across 1 country: China