Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Improving the Sleep of Cancer Patients Using an Internet-Based Program

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Improving the Sleep of Cancer Patients Using an Internet-Based Program

Official Title: Evaluating Internet-Based Interventions for Insomnia in Cancer Patients

Study ID: NCT00716872

Conditions

Cancer

Insomnia

Interventions

Sleep Healthy Using the Internet (SHUTi)

Hypnosis recordings

Study Description

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to determine whether an Internet-based program, Sleep Healthy Using the Internet (SHUTi, or "Shut-Eye"), can help to improve the sleep of people who are in remission from cancer and experiencing symptoms of insomnia.

Detailed Description: The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility of using an Internet program to improve the sleep of cancer patients with insomnia. Participants will receive access to the Internet program (called SHUTi, or "Shut-Eye") as well as to self-hypnosis recordings designed to improve sleep. SHUTi provides an online, tailored educational program to individuals who are experiencing sleep difficulties, including those having difficulty falling asleep, waking in the middle of the night, and waking too early in the morning.