Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Assisted Sleep Intervention for Insomnia in Older Adults With Subjective Cognitive Decline

Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Assist Sleep Intervention for Insomnia Among Older Adults With Subjective Cognitive Decline: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

To assess the feasibility and acceptability of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted sleep intervention on improving the insomnia of older adults with subjective cognitive decline.

This is a two-arm pilot randomized controlled trial evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted sleep intervention on improving the insomnia of older adults with subjective cognitive decline. Sixty participants will be rectuited. Participants in the intervention group will receive a 6-week AI-assisted sleep intervention, while those in the control group will receive usual care. Outcomes including feasibility and acceptability of the AI-assisted sleep intervention, insomnia, beliefs and attitudes of sleep, depression, and anxiety will be measured at baseline and immediately post intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:

• older adults aged ≥ 60 years
• Subjective cognitive decline questionnaire 9 (SCD-Q9) ≥ 5
• Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) ≥ 26. If the number of years of education is less than 12, one point will be added to the total score;
• with insomnia according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) and Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) ≥ 8
• reachable by phone

Exclusion Criteria:

• having a previously diagnosed primary sleep disorder, such as sleep apnoea
• suffering from a severe chronic illness that could contribute to sleep problems (e.g., emphysema)
• currently undergoing medical, psychological, or psychiatric treatment for sleep disturbances or depression
• having significant visual or hearing impairments.