meta_analysis
    2015
    High Quality

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Insomnia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

    Trauer JM, Qian MY, Doyle JS, Rajaratnam SM, Cunnington D

    Published in Annals of Internal Medicine

    Key Findings

    CBT-I reduced wake after sleep onset by 26 minutes and sleep onset latency by 19 minutes, with effects sustained at follow-up.

    Conclusions

    CBT-I is an effective first-line treatment for chronic insomnia including early morning waking.

    Limitations

    Blinding not feasible; mostly self-reported sleep diaries.

    Outcomes Measured

    Sleep Maintenance

    Wake after sleep onset decreased by 26 minutes with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia.

    Improved Sleep Quality

    Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia improved sleep efficiency by nearly 10 percent with effects sustained at follow-up.

    Related Health Concerns

    Early Morning Waking
    Insomnia

    Study Details

    Year:2015
    Sample Size:1,162
    Quality Score:9/10

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