STATE Trial: SusTained Attention Training to Enhance Sleep - Remote (NCT03604380) | Clinical Trial Compass
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STATE Trial: SusTained Attention Training to Enhance Sleep - Remote
United States134 participantsStarted 2018-07-10
Plain-language summary
This study is a validation study to document the acceptability of the Tonic and Phasic Alertness Training (TAPAT) program in older adults with chronic late-life insomnia. The goal of this study is to employ a computerized attention-training program, TAPAT, designed for chronic late-life insomnia in a remote, randomized, controlled trial to assess feasibility and initial efficacy in this population.
Who can participate
Age range
55 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Participant must be 55 years of age or older.
* Participant must meet criteria for clinical insomnia - moderate severity based on the Insomnia Severity Index.
* Participant must be a fluent English speaker.
* Participant must have adequate visual, auditory, and motor capacity to use computerized intervention.
* Participant must have a computer and access to the Internet.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants with untreated psychiatric conditions, including substance abuse/dependence disorders, untreated obstructive sleep apnea, diagnosis of other sleep disorders (e.g., restless legs syndrome), recent hospitalization, ongoing chemotherapy or other cancer treatment, and concurrent engagement in another insomnia treatment.
* Participants enrolled in another concurrent research study.
* Participants using computer-based cognitive training programs or has used them within a month of the consent date.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Sleep efficiency scores on the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index
Timeframe: 6 months
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Sleep duration scores on the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index