Talk therapy for insomnia in heart disease patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy focused on changing thoughts and habits) can help people with coronary heart disease who also have trouble sleeping. You will learn skills to improve your sleep and your overall heart health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- You have coronary heart disease (had a heart attack, a procedure to open blocked arteries, or blocked arteries confirmed by a test in the last few years)
- You have ongoing trouble sleeping (falling or staying asleep) at least 3 nights a week for at least a month
- You are able to fill out a daily sleep diary for 10 out of 14 days before the study starts
- You cannot have certain other health conditions (like severe depression, untreated sleep apnea, night shift work, or memory problems)
- You must be able to understand and speak Norwegian
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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