Effect of MIT for CI With Anxiety

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Mindfulness Intervention Therapy plus Sleep Hygiene Education: Participants will receive a 6-week program combining Mindfulness Intervention Therapy (MIT) and Sleep Hygiene Education (SHE). MIT includes body scan, mindful breathing, breathing space exercises, mindful walking, sitting meditation, loving-kindness meditation, and development of a personalized mindfulness practice plan. Sessions are conducted daily for 50 minutes. SHE provides structured guidance on optimizing sleep schedules, bedroom environment, and reducing stimulants such as caffeine and alcohol.

Sleep Hygiene Education: Participants will receive Sleep Hygiene Education (SHE) alone for 6 weeks. SHE involves education on maintaining consistent sleep schedules, creating a sleep-conducive environment, reducing stimulant use (e.g., caffeine, alcohol), and promoting healthy daily routines to improve sleep quality.

Study summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the efficacy of Mindfulness Intervention Therapy (MIT) in treating Chronic Insomnia (CI) comorbid with anxiety symptoms.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• The change of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) total scores from baseline to 6 weeks — Baseline, 6 weeks
  The PSQI consists of 7 factors ranging from 0 to 3 points, and the total score ranges from 0 to 21 with higher scores indicating poorer quality.

Trial sites (1)

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