Lay-led Brief Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) Group for Older Adults in Hong Kong: A Pilot Study

Lay-led Brief Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) Group for Older Adults in Hong Kong: A Pilot Study

The goal of this clinical trial is to study whether a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) group led by laypersons serves as an effective tool for alleviating insomnia in older Chinese adults in Hong Kong. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1) Can the group improve subjective sleep quality? 2) What is the feasibility and acceptability of the group? Researchers will compare the intervention group with a control group. Participants will either join the intervention group or receive a self-help booklet, depending on their assignment. Both groups will complete two questionnaires over a four-week period: Baseline and Week-4 data.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged 45 or older
• Have a PHQ-9 score between 5-9, and item 3 must be scored at 2 or higher
• Experiencing existing symptoms of depression and sleep disturbance
• Capable of providing informed consent for their participation in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Known history of intellectual disabilities, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, Parkinson's disease, or dementia
• Assessed to be at active suicidal risk
• Significant difficulties in communication