Paradoxical intention as a treatment for insomnia disorder: study protocol for a mixed-methods pilot trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Paradoxical intention (PI) is an insomnia treatment developed in the 1970s, which instructs patients to gently attempt to remain awake while in bed at night with the lights off. Previous research indicates PI's potential in improving insomnia, although no study has been conducted in the last few decades during which the insomnia diagnostic criteria have changed. Additionally, there are knowledge gaps regarding outcomes related to wake after sleep onset, the treatment mechanisms as well as the acceptability and feasibility of the treatment. This study therefore aims to address these gaps by assessing the potential mechanisms, preliminary efficacy, and patient experience and acceptability of PI.

Methods and analysis

We aim to include 40 adult participants with ins

SUBMITTER: Salim O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11474766 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature