Internet-based Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia for Parents Who Have Lost a Child

Therapist Guided Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) for Insomnia for Bereaved Parents: a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)

The purpose of this project is to evaluate an Internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) for bereaved parents with insomnia. Participants are randomized to either a therapist guided ICBT or to an active control who receives written information on sleep, insomnia, and sleep hygiene. The primary purpose is to evaluate changes in insomnia severity for treatment compared control, after treatment and at 9 and 18 months follow up. A secondary purpose is to evaluate changes in symptoms of complicated grief and depression.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinical level of Insomnia (more than 10 on ISI)
• Meets criteria for Insomnia according to DSM-5
• Enough Swedish language skills

Exclusion Criteria:

• Other sleep disorders that require other treatment (e.g. sleep apnea)
• Somatic or psychiatric conditions requiring acute care