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NCT04700098Completed

Internet-based Cognitive-behavioral Treatment for Insomnia in COPD Patients Undergoing Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Enhancing Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Veterans With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Through Internet-based Cognitive-behavioral Treatment for Insomnia

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 17 Apr 2026

Brief summary (registry, in English)

This study is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to compare sleep and health-related functioning in Veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and insomnia receiving an Internet-based behavioral treatment for insomnia versus online insomnia patient education. Participants will undergo a sleep and health assessment that will be performed at baseline, post-treatment, and 3-months later. Participants will be randomly assigned to either Internet-based behavioral treatment for insomnia or online insomnia patient education.

Status (registry)
Completed
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
13 (actual)
First submitted
4 Jan 2021
Start date
14 Feb 2022
Primary completion date
31 Mar 2025
Lead sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development
Diseases
COPD
NCT number
NCT04700098

What you commit to

  • Study type: Interventional
  • Participants enrolled: 13
  • From 14 Feb 2022 to the primary completion date, 31 Mar 2025
  • 2 sites in 1 country
  • Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them

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Who cannot take part

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Other illness

  • Substance abuse disorder within past 3 months
  • History of bipolar or psychosis
  • Untreated restless legs syndrome, delayed sleep phase syndrome, irregular sleep schedules
  • Restrictive lung disease (FEV1/FVC 70 and FEV1 \< 80% predicted) or asthma

Other

  • Untreated current major depression
  • Serious suicidal risk
  • Very severe untreated obstructive sleep apnea
  • Severe excessive daytime sleepiness based on Epworth Sleepiness Scale score \> 16
  • Plans to move during the following 6 months
  • Non-English speaking or sensory deficits

Who the study is looking for

  • Age 40 years and older
  • Primary diagnosis of COPD defined by GOLD
  • Meets criteria for Insomnia Disorder
  • At least moderate insomnia severity based on Insomnia Severity Index score \>7
  • Stable psychiatric and medical conditions
  • Must have telephone, email, and reliable Internet access via computer, smartphone, or tablet

Age in the registry: 40 years to - · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers

Full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov

Sites (2)

Sites in registry order. Pick your city on the disease page to sort them by distance.

SiteCityCountrySite status
John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, MI
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DetroitUnited StatesUnknown status
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA
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PittsburghUnited StatesUnknown status

This page is information, not medical advice. Discuss any trial with your doctor.