NCT07774039 · University of Kansas Medical Center
Early Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) in People Planning to Under Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT)
What this study is about
This proposed study is a forward-looking, randomly assigned, controlled Phase 1 clinical trial to determine feasibility, acceptability (Aim 1) and preliminary effect (Aim 2) to mitigate insomnia symptoms and fatigue and improve health-related quality of life in patients who are planning to undergo HSCT.
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This proposed study is a prospective, randomized, controlled Phase 1 clinical trial to determine feasibility, acceptability (Aim 1) and preliminary effect (Aim 2) to mitigate insomnia symptoms and fatigue and improve health-related quality of life in patients who are planning to undergo HSCT. The investigators plan to enroll n=30 with insomnia symptoms (Insomnia Severity Index ≥10) who will be randomized into one of two groups: 1. A group that starts CBT-I after the initial evaluation visit with the HSCT care team (Early CBT-I), or 2. Treatment as usual (TAU). Participants in the CBT-I group will receive six sessions of telehealth-delivered CBT-I that is completed prior to transplant. Reassessments will occur post-intervention (\~1-2 weeks before HSCT) and 1- and 3-months post-HSCT.
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)
The CBT-I program is a 1x/week, 6-week one-one-one program via video conferencing with trained research personnel. The program is based on standard CBT-I manuals.
Primary outcome measures
Recruitment
Time frame: 1 year
number of people enrolled out of the number of people eligible
Retention
Time frame: 1 year
number of participants who complete the study
Attendance
Time frame: pre-hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) reassessment
number of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) sessions attended
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- ≥18 years old
- ≥10 on Insomnia Severity Index
- Primary HSCT physician approval
- English speaking
Exclusion criteria
- Known untreated sleep disorder (such as sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome)
- \>3 on STOP BANG indicating increased risk of sleep apnea
- Increased risk of Restless legs syndrome as determined by RLS-Diagnosis Index
- Parasomnia as determined by the Sleep Disorders-Revised
- If taking benzodiazepines, non-benzodiazepines, or melatonin supplements or agonists for insomnia, taking \< 3 months or dose has changed in past 3 months
- T-score ≥70 on PROMIS 29+2 Anxiety or PROMIS 29+2 Depression domains indicating moderate/severe anxiety or depression
- Current or history (up to 2 years) of substance use disorder involving drugs or alcohol as defined by DSM-5-TR criteria
- History of other nervous system disorder such as stroke or Parkinson's disease
- Severe mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
- Severe neurological or sensory impairments that would interfere significantly with testing
- History of (within 5 years) or currently conducting overnight shift work including hours of midnight-4am
- Currently receiving a behavioral sleep health intervention or other behavioral health interventions that may impact sleep (such as exercise, mindfulness, CBT)
Where
- Kansas City, Kansas
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Sep 28, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations