Online program to improve sleep for dementia caregivers
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a web-based program (NiteCAPP) to help people who care for someone with dementia sleep better. It targets caregivers with ongoing insomnia, and aims to improve sleep and daytime functioning.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older and live with the person who has dementia
- You need an insomnia diagnosis and have had sleep problems for at least 6 months
- You must be able to read and understand English and be willing to join a randomized study
- You should not use sleep medicines (prescribed or over-the-counter) for at least 1 month, or be on a stable dose for 6 months or more
- Your baseline sleep records (sleep diary) should show trouble falling asleep and/or staying asleep on at least 3 nights
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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