Internet-delivered Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Insomniac Cancer Survivors

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Insomnia disorder comprises a complaint of poor sleep, associated with significant daytime disturbance, occurring at least 3 nights per week for at least 3 months. Insomnia is prevalent among cancer survivors and tends to be unremitting. Untread insomnia has been associated with increased cancer-rel...

Insomnia disorder comprises a complaint of poor sleep, associated with significant daytime disturbance, occurring at least 3 nights per week for at least 3 months. Insomnia is prevalent among cancer survivors and tends to be unremitting. Untread insomnia has been associated with increased cancer-related fatigue and impaired quality of life. Perceived cognitive impairments and psychological distress are decisive for seeking a sleep consultation. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is the gold-standard treatment for insomnia, but its costs are relatively high and there is a limited number of trained therapists. The main purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of an internet-based cognitive-behavioral intervention program, SONO, for Portuguese cancer survivors with insomnia. Participants will be randomly assigned to the experimental group or the waitlist control group. The SONO program intervention includes weekly sessions and it encompasses an educational component, a behavioral component, and a cognitive component. Professional feedback and guidance will be provided by a certified therapist. All eligible participants will complete a battery of questionnaires from baseline to postintervention, as well as follow-ups.

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