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  • Psychology
  • Sleep Medicine

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  • Chronic insomnia affects a significant portion of the adult population, leading to impaired quality of life.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is a first-line treatment, but alternative and complementary approaches are being explored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of a novel Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based Behavioral Intervention for Insomnia (ACT-BBI-I) with established CBT-I.
  • To evaluate the impact of ACT-BBI-I on sleep patterns, insomnia severity, anxiety, and psychological flexibility.

Main Methods:

  • Forty-five adults with chronic insomnia were randomized to either ACT-BBI-I or CBT-I.
  • Both interventions consisted of six weekly group sessions, incorporating shared elements like stimulus control and sleep restriction.
  • ACT-BBI-I emphasized acceptance, values, and commitment, while CBT-I focused on cognitive restructuring.

Main Results:

  • Both ACT-BBI-I and CBT-I demonstrated significant improvements in sleep patterns, insomnia severity, anxiety levels, dysfunctional beliefs about sleep, and psychological flexibility.
  • These positive outcomes were maintained at the 6-month follow-up assessment.

Conclusions:

  • Integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles with behavioral techniques shows promise for treating insomnia.
  • Further research is warranted to determine if ACT principles offer additional benefits beyond behavioral components alone.