Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
This study aims to conduct a randomized controlled trial in comparing cognitive behavioral insomnia prevention program with the active control group in youths who are at risk of insomnia. The results of this study will allow us to take this potential efficacious prevention program to scale and reduce the associated burden of insomnia in the future.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Youth aged between 15-24 years (as defined by WHO); * Written informed consent of participation into the study is given by youth and his/her parents if under 18 years old; In addition, individual assent will also be obtained for subjects under age 18 years old; * Have subclinical insomnia symptoms (at least once a month but less than 3 times/week in the past one month); * At least one of the biological parents with current or lifetime history of insomnia disorder as defined by DSM-V diagnostic criteria. Exclusion Criteria: * A current or past history of neuropsychiatric disorder(s); * A prominent medical condition or taking medication with potential side effects that may influence sleep quantity and quality; * Having a diagnosed sleep disorder that may potentially contribute to the disruption of sleep quantity and quality as ascertained by both Structured Diagnostic Interview for Sleep patterns and Disorders (DISP) such as insomnia, delayed sleep phase and narcole