Walking or talk therapy for insomnia in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares two non-drug treatments for chronic insomnia in people aged 60 and older: brisk walking training and cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy). Both aim to improve sleep quality and are considered safe and effective alternatives to sleep medications.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older.
- You are of Chinese ethnicity and can speak, read, and write Cantonese.
- You have a Hong Kong ID.
- You have trouble sleeping (difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early) at least 3 nights a week.
- Your sleep problem is not currently being treated with brisk walking or other moderate exercise programs (3+ times a week, 30+ minutes per session).
- You are not currently receiving or planning to receive cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) during the study.
- You do not work night shifts (or are willing to stop night shift work for the study).
- You do not have severe mental health conditions (like major depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, or psychosis) or take medications for these conditions.
- You do not have serious chronic diseases that affect sleep (e.g., cancer, autoimmune diseases) or physical conditions that prevent brisk walking.
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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