Digital Psychological Self-care for Sleep Problems

Self-guided Digital Psychological Self-care for Individuals With Sleep Problems - Feasibility and Preliminary Effects

In this non-randomized treatment feasibility pilot we want to explore if a simplified version of CBT-i as a non-therapist-guided digital tool can work; if the digital tool is perceived as user friendly and if participants' insomnia severity is improved following four weeks of treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Insomnia complaints of at least medium severity (15 or above on the ISI)
• Insomnia disorder according to DSM-5
• Adequate language skills (Swedish)
• No foreseeable practical hinders to participate
• Can wear actigraph 24/7
• Daily access to the internet, via computer, smart phone or tablet

Exclusion Criteria:

• Sleep disorders requiring other treatment (e.g. sleep apnea)
• Somatic or psychiatric disorders that require other treatment (e.g. suicide risk, severe depression) or that decrease level of functioning enough to prevent working independently.
• Use of alcohol or drugs in a way that will affect sleep negatively, use of medications with a negative impact on sleep. (Stable use of anti depressants and stable use or tapering of hypnotics are allowed)
• Night work or shift work involving night work
• Ongoing or previous psychological treatment including sleep restricion and stimulus control