Clinical Benefit of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Insomnia in Cancer Patients

Randomised Controlled Clinical Effectiveness Trial of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Versus Treatment as Usual (TAU) for Insomnia in Cancer Patients

The purpose of this study is to conduct a formal controlled evaluation of the potential benefits of CBT for insomnia in cancer patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Meets clinical criteria for insomnia.
• Diagnosis of breast, prostate, colorectal or gynaecological cancer.
• In follow-up phase with no further anti-cancer therapy planned.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Anti-cancer chemotherapy or radiotherapy within 4 weeks of trial entry.
• Evidence of sleep apnoea or other sleep disorder.
• Evidence of untreated major depressive disorder.