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Randomized Controlled Trial of a Self-help Book for Insomnia in Patients With Co-morbid OSA and Insomnia

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This study is a randomized controlled trial evaluating the effect of a self-help book for insomnia in patients with co-morbid obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and insomnia. The aim is to evaluate whether a self-help book or simple sleep hygiene advices will improve sleep parameters and CPAP compliance. 180 patients are randomized to either receive a self-help book (90 patients) or sleep hygiene advice (90 patients). Patients answer questionnaires about sleep and health both at baseline and after three months. Furthermore, CPAP compliance and OSA severity will be evaluated after three months of CPAP use. The study is registered in ClinicalTrials (NCT02279056).

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Bjorvatn, B., Berge, T., Lehman, S., Pallesen, S., Saxvig, I.W. No Effect of a Self-Help Book for Insomnia in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Comorbid Chronic Insomnia - A Randomized Controlled Trial. Front Psychol2018 Nov 29;9:2413. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2018.02413. eCollection 2018.