Online treatment of adolescent sleep
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Online treatment of sleep (Sleepio) to improve adolescent mental health: a first step intervention.
IRAS ID
279374
Contact name
Paul Stallard
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Bath
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 3 months, 30 days
Research summary
Poor sleep during adolescence is unfortunately common and is associated with increased symptoms of poor mental health. There is emerging evidence that directly treating adolescent sleep problems can lead to reductions in symptoms of anxiety and depression. One of the best evaluated sleep programmes is Sleepio, a highly interactive six session self-administered digital intervention.
Young people (aged 14-17) referred to CAMHS with moderate anxiety and/or low mood will be screened for poor sleep. Those identified with poor sleep will be offered Sleepio as a first step intervention. Those that chose Sleepio will be invited to participate in this evaluation led by the University of Bath. If they consent, they will participate in assessments before using Sleepio and again after completing the programme (6 weeks). Standardised assessments will assess sleep, anxiety and depression with a post user satisfaction questionnaire assessing acceptability.
REC name
North of Scotland Research Ethics Committee 2
REC reference
20/NS/0049
Date of REC Opinion
10 Apr 2020
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion