Acoustic Resonance Therapy (ART) to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) for Treating Patients with Moderate to Severe Chronic Insomnia

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to compare changes in sleep quality (as measured by the PROMIS-Disturbance Scale and the PROMIS Impairment Scale) in patients with moderate to severe insomnia (as measured by the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)), in patients randomized to CBT-I versus those randomized to the SONU Headband at end of treatment (6 weeks).

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adult subjects, 18 years of age and older at screening
  • Moderate-to-severe insomnia disorder, as defined by the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD-3)* and the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) and have been diagnosed for more than three months.
  • Not pregnant by subject self-report at time of consent.
  • Have the ability to provide informed consent.
  • Have the ability to complete all aspects of this trial.
  • Have access to an iOS mobile device (iPhone X or above).
  • Have no contraindicating comorbid health condition which would interfere with the proper use of the SONU Headband system, as determined by the clinical investigators.
  • Participants who are taking sleep aiding pills must agree to no changes to medication and dosage during the study.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Patients who are unable to commit to avoid consumption of alcohol during the study.
  • Patients who are unable to commit to avoid consumption of caffeine after 12 pm (noon).
  • Patients who have a clinically significant or unstable medical or surgical condition.
  • Participants using pacemakers or cardiac monitors.
  • Participants with severe physical illness or immediately post-surgery
  • Participants with severe mental disorders, such as schizophrenia, severe major depression, severe anxiety, bipolar disorder, dementia, substance use disorder; or severe neurological diseases such as a seizure, stroke, or Parkinson's disease.
  • Participants with other serious sleep disorders, such as severe obstructive sleep apnea.
  • Participants who are unable to attend regular follow-up evaluations.
  • Any unstable medical or mental health condition as determined by the physician investigator.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 11/07/2024. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Ryan Hurt, M.D., Ph.D.

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

Stephanie Lindeen R.N.

(507) 293-0233

GIMRESEARCHSTUDIES@mayo.edu

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