A scalable cognitive behavioural therapy intervention for perinatal insomnia: a protocol for a hybrid effectiveness-implementation type 1 randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Insomnia symptoms during the perinatal period are prevalent and may contribute to negative mental health and birthing outcomes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is a non-pharmacological therapy efficacious in the treatment of insomnia. Previous studies have shown the effectiveness of digital CBT-I during the perinatal period. However, to date, our understanding of whether this treatment can be effectively implemented in community perinatal care is limited.

Methods

In this two-arm hybrid effectiveness-implementation type 1 randomised controlled trial (RCT), eligible pregnant individuals with self-reported insomnia symptoms (Insomnia Severity Index > 7) will be randomised to either the CBT-I intervention (Healthy Sleep Program) or active control (s

SUBMITTER: Crowther ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12934060 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature