Sleep Difficulties After Loss: Exploring the Beneficial Effect of Brief Behavioral Therapy for In… (NCT07167706) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Sleep Difficulties After Loss: Exploring the Beneficial Effect of Brief Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in a Sample of Bereaved Individuals
Denmark58 participantsStarted 2025-12-30
Plain-language summary
The goal of the study is to investigate whether a brief behavioral therapy for insomnia (BBTI) improves sleep in bereaved patients screened for insomnia compared to an active control group (sleep hygiene education). The study will also explore if BBTI improves symptoms of complicated grief. The investigators will recruit approximately 58 bereaved participants with insomnia.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥18 years
* Bereaved (experienced the death of a perceived loved one) ≥6 months ago
* Insomnia: a score of \>10 on the Insomnia Severity index (ISI) and/or meet the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) criteria for Insomnia Disorder
Exclusion Criteria:
* Other sleep disor-ders (sleep apnea, parasomnia, narcolepsy)
* Use of drugs impacting sleep
* Severe psychological or physical disorders that may confound sleep (symptoms of CGR allowed)
* Neurodegenerative disorders
* Shift work
* Insufficient Danish proficiency
* Previous experience with BBTI or cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)
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?
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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.