Combined therapy for depression and insomnia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a combination of two behavioral therapies to improve both depression symptoms and sleep problems. It may help you if you have moderate depression and insomnia and can participate in French-language sessions.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult with depression (scoring over 10 on a standard depression questionnaire) and insomnia (scoring over 11 on an insomnia questionnaire).
- You have been diagnosed with both depression and insomnia by a healthcare professional.
- You understand and speak French well enough to take part in therapy.
- You are not currently receiving other treatments for sleep or depression that might interfere (except stable antidepressants or anxiety medications for at least two months).
- You do not have other sleep disorders like sleep apnea, restless legs, or narcolepsy.
- You do not have severe mental health conditions like psychosis, bipolar disorder, or significant suicidal thoughts, and you do not work night shifts or have irregular sleep schedules.
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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