Improving Negative Stressful Perseverations in Insomnia to Revitalize Expecting Moms (INSPIRE)

Purpose

Nearly half of women develop insomnia during pregnancy, which is associated with increased risk for developing perinatal depression. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the implementability and effectiveness of a mindfulness-based therapy for insomnia relative to cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia in pregnant women with insomnia and comorbid depression. The investigators aim to examine whether a mindfulness-based intervention effectiveness reduces symptoms of insomnia and comorbid depression.

Conditions

  • Insomnia
  • Depression

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Between 18 Years and 40 Years
Eligible Genders
Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  1. Singleton pregnancy, gestational week 14-31. 2. DSM-5 Insomnia Disorder (acute or chronic). 3. Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) score ≥ 11. 4. Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) score ≥ 10. 5. Ensure adequate sleep opportunity. 6. Age ≥ 18, English-speaking. 7. Reliable internet access (treatment, assessments)

Exclusion Criteria

  1. High risk pregnancy (age >40y, pre-eclampsia, any condition deemed serious risk to mother/fetus; hypertension and diabetes allowed). 2. Active suicidal intent (ideation is allowed). 3. Night or rotating shift work. 4. Epworth Sleepiness Scale>15 (Excessive sleepiness) 5. Health condition unsafe for sleep restriction (bipolar, epilepsy, etc.).

Study Design

Phase
N/A
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel Assignment
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Active Comparator
Perinatal Understanding of Mindful Awareness for Sleep (PUMAS)
PUMAS combines behavioral sleep strategies with elements from mindfulness-based interventions, and is tailored specifically to meet the unique needs of pregnant women. Behavioral sleep strategies include sleep restriction and stimulus control. Mindfulness elements include guided meditations and engaging in mindful activities. PUMAS consists of 6 60-minute sessions with a therapist along with self-monitoring with sleep diaries. All sessions are delivered via telemedicine during pregnancy.
  • Behavioral: Perinatal Understanding of Mindful Awareness for Sleep (PUMAS)
    Mindfulness and behavioral based therapy for perinatal insomnia.
Active Comparator
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI)
CBTI combines behavioral sleep strategies with cognitive therapy. It is the first-line treatment for insomnia as recommended by the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Behavioral sleep strategies include sleep restriction and stimulus control. Cognitive therapy includes scheduled worry time and challenging dysfunctional beliefs about sleep. CBTI consists of 6 60-minute sessions with a therapist along with self-monitoring with sleep diaries. All sessions are delivered via telemedicine during pregnancy.
  • Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI)
    cognitive and behavioral treatment for perinatal insomnia.

Recruiting Locations

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Henry Ford Health System

Study Contact

Nancy Hay
313-874-4386
nhay@hfhs.org

Detailed Description

The investigators will conduct a pilot hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation randomized controlled trial (RCT) wherein 100 pregnant women with DSM-5 insomnia disorder and comorbid depression (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale ≥ 10) are randomized to a mindfulness-based intervention--Perinatal Understanding of Mindful Awareness for Sleep (PUMAS)--or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI). Patients will be recruited from women's health clinics across Henry Ford Health in Metro Detroit including underserved women, serving as real-world implementation. Per clinic operations since the pandemic, therapies will be via telemedicine to meet patient expectations. Study outcomes will be assessed before and after treatment, then across the first postpartum year.