About this trial
The Multi-center Trial to Improve Nocturia and Sleep in Older Adults (MINT) study is a randomized trial to determine and assess the efficacy of integrated treatment of coexisting nocturia and insomnia, as well as explore the effects of this treatment on quality of life.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Age ≥ 60 years
Average of ≥ 2 episodes per night of nocturia on the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Overactive Bladder Module (ICIQ-OAB) questionnaire
Insomnia Severity Index > 7
Able to attend weekly study visits
Disqualifiers
Prior cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia
Presence of bipolar disorder
Significant cognitive impairment as measured by a score < 20 on the Mini-Mental State Exam
Sleep disturbance better explained by another sleep disorder such as restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, insufficient sleep syndrome, or circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Integrated Behavioral Therapy Program
- Health Education Program
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
Atlanta VA Medical Center
Lead sponsor
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Collaborator
Emory University
Collaborator
University of California, Los Angeles
Collaborator
University of California, San Francisco
Collaborator
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Collaborator