Effects of Relaxation Training and Stimulus Control in Chronic Insomnia Patients

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorXuanwu Hospital, Beijing

About this trial

The study aims to validate the effect of relaxation training and stimulus control on reducing hyperarousal states and improving maladaptive sleep behaviors.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Meet the diagnostic criteria for insomnia disorder according to DSM-5.

Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) total score > 5.

Age ≥ 18 years, with at least a middle school education level.

Anxiety symptoms meeting HAMA ≥ 14.

Disqualifiers

Individuals with severe physical illnesses or severe mental disorders, at risk of suicide.

Clinically diagnosed or suspected sleep-related breathing disorders, restless leg syndrome, and sleep-wake rhythm disorders, as well as shift workers.

Pregnant or lactating women.

Currently undergoing any psychological therapy.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Relaxation training and stimulus control
  • Sleep hygiene education

Treatment groups

88 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators