Trial Outcomes & Findings for Sleep Treatment Education Program-1 (STEP-1) (NCT NCT05519982)

NCT ID: NCT05519982

Last Updated: 2026-02-02

Results Overview

The Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) is a 7-item measure used to evaluate insomnia severity (e.g. dissatisfaction with sleep and worry about sleep problems). Item response values are totaled to calculate a total ISI score ranging from 0-28, with higher scores indicating more insomnia symptom burden.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

70 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline to 8 weeks

Results posted on

2026-02-02

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
STEP-1
Participants received a single 75-minute synchronous videoconference intervention session based on cognitive behavioral therapy components of sleep hygiene, stimulus control, and cognitive restructuring
Relaxation (Control)
Participants received a single 60-minute synchronous videoconference education session based on relaxation exercises such as progressive muscle relaxation, paced breathing, and guided imagery
Intervention Session and Evaluation
STARTED
35
35
Intervention Session and Evaluation
COMPLETED
35
35
Intervention Session and Evaluation
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
Required Follow-up
STARTED
35
35
Required Follow-up
COMPLETED
34
33
Required Follow-up
NOT COMPLETED
1
2
Optional Extended Follow-up
STARTED
33
32
Optional Extended Follow-up
COMPLETED
24
20
Optional Extended Follow-up
NOT COMPLETED
9
12

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
STEP-1
Participants received a single 75-minute synchronous videoconference intervention session based on cognitive behavioral therapy components of sleep hygiene, stimulus control, and cognitive restructuring
Relaxation (Control)
Participants received a single 60-minute synchronous videoconference education session based on relaxation exercises such as progressive muscle relaxation, paced breathing, and guided imagery
Required Follow-up
Lost to Follow-up
0
2
Required Follow-up
Withdrawal by Subject
1
0
Optional Extended Follow-up
Lost to Follow-up
9
12

Baseline Characteristics

Sleep Treatment Education Program-1 (STEP-1)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
STEP-1
n=34 Participants
Participants received a single 75-minute synchronous videoconference intervention session based on cognitive behavioral therapy components of sleep hygiene, stimulus control, and cognitive restructuring
Relaxation (Control)
n=33 Participants
Participants received a single 60-minute synchronous videoconference education session based on relaxation exercises such as progressive muscle relaxation, paced breathing, and guided imagery
Total
n=67 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
61.9 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.7 • n=41 Participants
60.8 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.9 • n=1581 Participants
61.4 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.2 • n=4626 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
23 Participants
n=41 Participants
26 Participants
n=1581 Participants
49 Participants
n=4626 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
11 Participants
n=41 Participants
7 Participants
n=1581 Participants
18 Participants
n=4626 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
0 Participants
n=1581 Participants
0 Participants
n=4626 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
2 Participants
n=41 Participants
1 Participants
n=1581 Participants
3 Participants
n=4626 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
0 Participants
n=1581 Participants
0 Participants
n=4626 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants
n=41 Participants
0 Participants
n=1581 Participants
1 Participants
n=4626 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
31 Participants
n=41 Participants
31 Participants
n=1581 Participants
62 Participants
n=4626 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
0 Participants
n=1581 Participants
0 Participants
n=4626 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
1 Participants
n=1581 Participants
1 Participants
n=4626 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
1 Participants
n=41 Participants
0 Participants
n=1581 Participants
1 Participants
n=4626 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
33 Participants
n=41 Participants
32 Participants
n=1581 Participants
65 Participants
n=4626 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
1 Participants
n=1581 Participants
1 Participants
n=4626 Participants
Insomnia Severity Index
15.8 Units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.0 • n=41 Participants
15.5 Units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.8 • n=1581 Participants
15.8 Units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.3 • n=4626 Participants
Profile of Mood States - Short Form (Total Mood Disturbance)
9.7 Units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.1 • n=41 Participants
13.6 Units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 19.4 • n=1581 Participants
11.7 Units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 17.2 • n=4626 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 8 weeks

The Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) is a 7-item measure used to evaluate insomnia severity (e.g. dissatisfaction with sleep and worry about sleep problems). Item response values are totaled to calculate a total ISI score ranging from 0-28, with higher scores indicating more insomnia symptom burden.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
STEP-1
n=34 Participants
Participants received a single 75-minute synchronous videoconference intervention session based on cognitive behavioral therapy components of sleep hygiene, stimulus control, and cognitive restructuring
Relaxation (Control)
n=33 Participants
Participants received a single 60-minute synchronous videoconference education session based on relaxation exercises such as progressive muscle relaxation, paced breathing, and guided imagery
Insomnia Severity Change at 8 Weeks
7.3 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.2
9.5 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 8 weeks

The Profile of Mood States-Short Form (POMS-SF) is a 35-item measure of mood. Items responses are totaled to calculate scores on 7 subscales: Anger-Hostility, Confusion-Bewilderment, Depression-Dejection, Fatigue-Inertia, Tension-Anxiety, Vigor-Activity, and Friendliness. The Total Mood Disturbance (TMD) score used in the study is calculated by adding together the scores of 5 subscales, Anger-Hostility, Confusion-Bewilderment, Depression-Dejection, Fatigue-Inertia, Tension-Anxiety, then subtracting the score from the Vigor-Activity subscale. TMD scores range from -20 to 100 with higher scores indicating greater impairment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
STEP-1
n=34 Participants
Participants received a single 75-minute synchronous videoconference intervention session based on cognitive behavioral therapy components of sleep hygiene, stimulus control, and cognitive restructuring
Relaxation (Control)
n=33 Participants
Participants received a single 60-minute synchronous videoconference education session based on relaxation exercises such as progressive muscle relaxation, paced breathing, and guided imagery
Profile of Mood States Change at 8 Weeks
.85 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.7
4.2 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 13.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 4 weeks

The Profile of Mood States-Short Form (POMS-SF) is a 35-item measure of mood. Items responses are totaled to calculate scores on 7 subscales: Anger-Hostility, Confusion-Bewilderment, Depression-Dejection, Fatigue-Inertia, Tension-Anxiety, Vigor-Activity, and Friendliness. The Total Mood Disturbance (TMD) score used in the study is calculated by adding together the scores of 5 subscales, Anger-Hostility, Confusion-Bewilderment, Depression-Dejection, Fatigue-Inertia, Tension-Anxiety, then subtracting the score from the Vigor-Activity subscale. TMD scores range from -20 to 100 with higher scores indicating greater impairment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
STEP-1
n=34 Participants
Participants received a single 75-minute synchronous videoconference intervention session based on cognitive behavioral therapy components of sleep hygiene, stimulus control, and cognitive restructuring
Relaxation (Control)
n=33 Participants
Participants received a single 60-minute synchronous videoconference education session based on relaxation exercises such as progressive muscle relaxation, paced breathing, and guided imagery
Profile of Mood States Change at 4 Weeks
3.4 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 14.9
6.4 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 15.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 8 Weeks

The PROMIS Sleep Disturbance Short Form 8b (PROMIS-SD) is an 8 item scale used to assess sleep disturbances and their impact on overall sleep quality. Items include specific sleep problems (e.g., restless sleep) as well as satisfaction with sleep quality and amount of sleep. Item responses are summed to calculate a Total score, with raw scores (range 8-40) translated into t-scores (mean = 50, SD= 10). Higher PROMIS-SD Total t-scores indicate greater levels of sleep disturbance.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
STEP-1
n=34 Participants
Participants received a single 75-minute synchronous videoconference intervention session based on cognitive behavioral therapy components of sleep hygiene, stimulus control, and cognitive restructuring
Relaxation (Control)
n=33 Participants
Participants received a single 60-minute synchronous videoconference education session based on relaxation exercises such as progressive muscle relaxation, paced breathing, and guided imagery
Change in Sleep Quality
52.2 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.3
53.1 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Administered at 8 week follow-up

Total sleep time in hours per night calculated from the Consensus Sleep Diary-Morning

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
STEP-1
n=34 Participants
Participants received a single 75-minute synchronous videoconference intervention session based on cognitive behavioral therapy components of sleep hygiene, stimulus control, and cognitive restructuring
Relaxation (Control)
n=33 Participants
Participants received a single 60-minute synchronous videoconference education session based on relaxation exercises such as progressive muscle relaxation, paced breathing, and guided imagery
Sleep Duration
7.0 Time (in hours per night)
Interval 6.3 to 7.9
7.3 Time (in hours per night)
Interval 6.2 to 7.9

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 4 Weeks

The Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) is a 7-item measure used to evaluate insomnia severity (e.g. dissatisfaction with sleep and worry about sleep problems). Item response values are totaled to calculate a total ISI score ranging from 0-28, with higher scores indicating more insomnia symptom burden.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
STEP-1
n=34 Participants
Participants received a single 75-minute synchronous videoconference intervention session based on cognitive behavioral therapy components of sleep hygiene, stimulus control, and cognitive restructuring
Relaxation (Control)
n=33 Participants
Participants received a single 60-minute synchronous videoconference education session based on relaxation exercises such as progressive muscle relaxation, paced breathing, and guided imagery
Insomnia Severity Change at 4 Weeks
8.6 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.4
11.7 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.3

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Up to 4 weeks post-intervention

Study specific participant checklist describing ease of use, acceptability and credibility of intervention

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Completed at the 8-week post-intervention timepoint

Brief participant questionnaire to provide feedback about the intervention and how it could be improved.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Up to 13 weeks post-intervention

Brief participant questionnaire to provide feedback about coaching session. could be improved.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: At 16 weeks post-intervention

After completing 8-week follow-up, participants will be asked if they are willing to complete one additional Insomnia Severity Scale 8 weeks later.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

STEP-1

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Relaxation (Control)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Christopher Recklitis

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Phone: 617-632-5124

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place