CBT plus brain stimulation for chronic insomnia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if adding a gentle brain stimulation technique (transcranial alternating current) to standard cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) improves sleep in people with long-term insomnia. It aims to find a better treatment option for those who haven't responded to other therapies.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with insomnia based on standard psychiatric criteria (DSM-5).
- Your sleep quality score on a common sleep questionnaire is greater than 5.
- You are at least 18 years old and have completed junior high school or higher education.
- You are willing to take part and sign a consent form.
- You do not have a serious physical or mental illness that puts you at risk of suicide.
- You do not have a diagnosed sleep disorder like sleep apnea, restless legs, or a circadian rhythm disorder, and you do not work rotating shifts.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you are not currently receiving any other talk therapy.
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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