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Psychological treatment of hypnotic-dependent insomnia in a primarily older adult sample

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Check out this Knowledge Base article from StressTherapy Solutions: Psychological treatment of hypnotic-dependent insomnia in a primarily older adult sample.

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Study at a glance

Area
Sleep
Study type
Randomized controlled trial
Authors
Lichstein KL, Nau SD, Wilson NM, Aguillard RN, Lester KW, Bush AJ, McCrae CS
Journal
Behaviour Research and Therapy
Year
2013
Participants
70
Population
Adults, Older adults
Protocol
CBT vs placebo biofeedback vs withdrawal only
Sessions
8 x 45 min
Equipment
BrainMaster (placebo biofeedback)

Key findings

  • Hypnotic use fell 84% after treatment and 66% at one year, in all groups
  • Only CBT improved sleep diaries significantly
  • No withdrawal side-effects

DOI 10.1016/j.brat.2013.09.006 → PubMed 24121096 →

A randomized trial in adults aged 50 and over who depended on sleeping pills, comparing cognitive behaviour therapy, placebo biofeedback, each with gradual drug withdrawal, and drug withdrawal alone. Hypnotic use fell substantially in all groups without withdrawal side-effects; CBT added self-reported sleep benefits. BrainMaster equipment provided the placebo biofeedback.