Nurse-led Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (dCBT-I) in University Students With … (NCT07711769) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Nurse-led Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (dCBT-I) in University Students With Mild to Moderate Mental Health Problems
Hong Kong100 participantsStarted 2026-09-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and potential effectiveness of a nurse-led digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (dCBT-I) via large language model based-chatbot among university students with mental health problems.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Students aged ≥ 18 years from 22 local higher education institutions (University or Colleges) listed in Education Bureau.
* Screening score indicating mild to moderate anxiety or depression, defined as a GAD-7 score of 5-14 and/or a PHQ-9 score of 5-14 at baseline.
* Screened positive for insomnia symptoms using the Sleep Condition Indicator (SCI) and meeting DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for insomnia disorder.
* Reporting a self-reported sleep efficiency of less than 85% over the past month.
* Able to communicate in Chinese.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants who self-reported diagnosis of epilepsy, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder
* Participants who self-reported current suicidal ideation with intent or a suicide attempt within the past 2 months
* Participants who self-reported current receipt of psychological or behavioral treatment for insomnia from a health professional
* Participants who self-reported participation in an online or digital insomnia treatment programme at the time of enrolment.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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?
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