CHoosing Options for Insomnia in Cancer Effectively (CHOICE): A Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Acupuncture and Cogntitive Behavior Therapy
Brief description of study
The objective of this study is to determine which of two treatments (acupuncture or cognitive behavior therapy) is more effective for treating insomnia in cancer survivors. We also want to examine the factors that might influence why someone might prefer or have better outcomes in one treatment over the other. Between 30% and 50% of people treated for cancer experience insomnia and report that sleep difficulty is one of the most significant barriers to resuming normal function.
Detailed description of study
Participants will be randomized to one of two non-medication based treatments for insomnia: Acupuncture or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). If randomized to acupuncture, you will meet with a licensed acupuncturist to receive 10 acupuncture treatment over 8 weeks. Each session will be 30-45.
For those randomized to CBT-I, you will meet with a trained and experienced therapist to receive 7 sessions of CBT-I over 8 weeks. The first session will be 60 minutes long and the following will be about 30 minutes.
Throughout the study, subjects will be asked to complete a series of questionnaires and daily sleep diaries, occasional blood draws (or a saliva sample), and an optional cognitive assessment component. Following the intervention phase, there will be a monthly follow up visit for 3 months. The first two follow ups will be conducted over the phone and the last and final follow up will be in person.
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
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Conditions:
Insomnia, Cancer
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Age: Between 18 Years - 100 Years
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Gender: All
Updated on
14 Jul 2023.
Study ID: TX1381
