Effectiveness of unguided digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia on depressive symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aims to assess the intervention effects of unguided digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (dCBT-I) on patients with comorbid depression and insomnia through a systematic review and meta-analysis, in order to determine its effectiveness as a treatment strategy for comorbid depression and insomnia.

Methods

We conducted a systematic search across PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, ClinicalTrials.gov, and PsycINFO.databases to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) focusing on adults with comorbid insomnia and depressive symptoms, excluding those with severe physical illnesses or psychiatric disorders. Following the removal of duplicates, 1842 articles were screened, resulting in the inclusion of 16 RCTs in the final meta-analysis.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Zhong P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12832971 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature