Digital Sleep Optimization for Brain Health Outcomes in Older Surgical Patients

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age65+
SponsorMassachusetts General Hospital

About this trial

The Sleep Optimization for Brain Health Outcomes in Older Surgical Patients (SLEEP-BOOST) is a pilot randomized, controlled, singled-blinded (participant) trial in major orthopedic joint surgery patients that will build on a previously clinically tested cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) mobile application paired with a wearable device (wrist actigraphy).

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Adults ≥ 65 years old

Scheduled for an elective orthopedic total joint replacement procedure (knee/hip)

At least mild insomnia (ISI score of ≥10 on telephone screening or RedCap screening questionnaire)

Disqualifiers

Current or previous CBT-I exposure in the last 6 months prior to the start of the study

Rapidly progressive illnesses/life expectancy <6 months

Active psychosis/suicidal ideation

Irregular shift work/sleep patterns

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (dCBT-I)
  • Sleep Health Education

Treatment groups

50 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Massachusetts General Hospital

Lead sponsor

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Collaborator