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NCT Number: NCT06968013

Effect of WBT for CI With Depression

This randomized controlled trial aims to explore the therapeutic effects of Well-Being Therapy (WBT) on patients with Chronic Insomnia accompanied by depressive symptoms.

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Key information

Age range

8 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University

Beijing, 100053, China

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Hongxing Wang, MD & PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

+86 13911127385

About this study

According to DSM-IV criteria, approximately 6%-10% of the adult population in industrialized countries suffer from chronic insomnia (CI), characterized by difficulties in initiating or maintaining sleep accompanied by daytime symptoms persisting for at least four weeks. Chronic insomnia often leads to various psychiatric symptoms, with depressive symptoms being among the most common. For patients with CI and comorbid depressive symptoms, the most common treatment involves the use of antidepressant medications. However, while depressive symptoms may improve, insomnia symptoms often persist.

Among non-pharmacological interventions aimed at promoting psychological well-being, Well-Being Therapy (WBT) stands out as a brief and innovative psychotherapeutic approach. WBT is a structured, manualized, short-term therapy that incorporates self-monitoring of well-being episodes through the use of a diary, cognitive restructuring of interfering thoughts and behaviors, and homework assignments.

Previous research has demonstrated the effectiveness of WBT in alleviating stress in populations experiencing 'allostatic load.' This study seeks to evaluate the therapeutic effects of six WBT sessions on individuals with CI and comorbid depressive symptoms.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Diagnosed with Insomnia Disorder according to DSM-5 criteria, with a duration of at least 3 months.
  • Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) total score > 5.
  • Age 8 years or older.
  • Educational level of at least junior high school.
  • Voluntarily agree to participate and provide written informed consent.
  • Presence of depressive symptoms, defined as Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) score ≥ 16.

Exclusion criteria

  • Presence of severe physical illnesses or major psychiatric disorders, or at risk of suicide.
  • Diagnosed or suspected of having sleep breathing disorders, restless legs syndrome, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, or engaged in shift work.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
  • Currently undergoing any psychological therapy.

Treatment and study plan

Well-Being Therapy

Behavioral

Participants will undergo Well-Being Therapy (WBT) sessions once daily for 50 minutes over a period of six weeks. The core elements of WBT include prompting participants to identify instances of well-being, contextualize these experiences using a structured diary, and recognize as well as restructure thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that prematurely disrupt well-being. Additionally, the specific components of the six dimensions of the Psychological Well-Being (PWB) scale-autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations with others, purpose in life, and self-acceptance-are systematically integrated into different therapy sessions

Sleep Hygiene Education

Behavioral

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.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change from Baseline in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Score at 6 Weeks

    Time frame: Baseline and Week 6

    The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) is a self-report questionnaire designed to evaluate sleep quality over a one-month period. It consists of 19 items grouped into seven components: subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration, habitual sleep efficiency, sleep disturbances, use of sleeping medication, and daytime dysfunction.

    Each component is scored on a scale of 0 to 3, and the total score ranges from 0 to 21, with higher scores indicating poorer sleep quality.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change from Baseline in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Scores at 3, 6, and 12 Months

    Time frame: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months

    As mentioned in the previous text.

  2. Change from Baseline in Hamilton Depression Scale-17 (HAMD-17) Scores

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 6, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months

    The Hamilton Depression Scale-17 (HAMD-17) is a clinician-administered tool designed to assess the severity of depressive symptoms over the past week. It consists of 17 items that evaluate various aspects of depression, such as mood, guilt, insomnia, anxiety, and physical symptoms. Each item is scored on a scale, and the total score reflects the severity of depression.

    The scoring criteria are as follows:

    0-7: Normal (not depressed) 8-13: Mild depression 14-18: Moderate depression 19-22: Severe depression 23 or above: Very severe depression.

  3. Change from Baseline in Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) Scores

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 6, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months

    The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) is a self-report questionnaire designed to assess the severity of depressive symptoms. It consists of 21 items, each scored on a scale from 0 to 3, with a total score ranging from 0 to 63. The scoring interpretation is as follows:

    0-13: Minimal depression 14-19: Mild depression 20-28: Moderate depression 29-63: Severe depression

  4. Change from Baseline in Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) Scores

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 6, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months

    The scale contains 21 items and uses a 4-point scale method, with a total score of 15-25 as mild anxiety, 26-35 as moderate anxiety, and 36 or more as severe anxiety

  5. Change from Baseline in Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4) Scores

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 6, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months

    The Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4) is a brief screening tool designed to assess symptoms of anxiety and depression. It consists of four items, with two questions focusing on anxiety and two on depression. Each item is scored from 0 to 3, resulting in a total score ranging from 0 to 12. The scoring interpretation is as follows:

    0-2: None (minimal distress) 3-5: Mild distress 6-8: Moderate distress 9-12: Severe distress

  6. Change from Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Scores

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 6, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months

    The 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) is a widely used questionnaire designed to measure health-related quality of life. It evaluates eight domains: physical functioning, bodily pain, role limitations due to physical health problems, role limitations due to emotional problems, emotional well-being, social functioning, energy/fatigue, and general health perceptions. Each domain is scored on a scale from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better health status.

  7. Change from Snaith-Hamilton Pleasure Scale (SHAPS) Scores

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 6, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months

    The Snaith-Hamilton Pleasure Scale (SHAPS) is a self-report questionnaire designed to measure anhedonia, which is the reduced ability to experience pleasure. It consists of 14 items assessing various aspects of enjoyment in daily life, such as hobbies, social interactions, and sensory experiences. Each item is scored on a scale, and the total score ranges from 0 to 14, with higher scores indicating greater levels of anhedonia.

  8. Change from Dysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes about Sleep Scale (DBAS) Scores

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 6, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months

    The Dysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes about Sleep Scale (DBAS) is a self-report questionnaire designed to assess maladaptive beliefs and attitudes related to sleep. It consists of items scored on a scale, typically using a visual analogue format or numerical ratings. The total score is calculated by averaging responses across all items, with higher scores indicating more dysfunctional beliefs about sleep.

  9. Change from Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) Scores

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 6, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months

    The scale is divided into 7 sections with a total score of 0-28, with higher scores indicating more severe insomnia. The degree of insomnia is classified according to the scores: 0-7 indicates no insomnia, 8-14 is mild insomnia, 15-21 is moderate insomnia, and 22-28 is severe insomnia.

  10. Change in Self-rated Sleep Severity (0-10 Numeric Rating Scale)

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 6, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months

    The Self-rated Sleep Severity (0-10 Numeric Rating Scale) is a simple tool used to assess an individual's perception of their sleep quality or severity of sleep-related issues. Respondents rate their sleep on a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 represents no sleep problems and 10 indicates the most severe sleep difficulties.

  11. Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events

    Time frame: Throughout study duration up to 12 months

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Hongxing Wang, MD & PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

+86 13911127385

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Investigating on the Efficacy of Well-Being Therapy (WBT) for Chronic Insomnia (CI) With Depressive Symptoms

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
May 13, 2025
Registry last updated
May 13, 2025

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