Efficacy of Mobile App-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia: Multicenter, Single-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) is the first-line therapy for chronic insomnia. Mobile app-based CBTi (MCBTi) can enhance the accessibility of CBTi treatment; however, few studies have evaluated the effectiveness of MCBTi using a multicenter, randomized controlled trial design.

Objective

We aimed to assess the efficacy of Somzz, an MCBTi that provides real-time and tailored feedback to users, through comparison with an active comparator app.

Methods

In our multicenter, single-blind randomized controlled trial study, participants were recruited from 3 university hospitals and randomized into a Somzz group and a sleep hygiene education (SHE) group at a 1:1 ratio. The intervention included 6 sessions for 6 weeks, with follow-up visits over a 4

SUBMITTER: Shin J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11316165 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature