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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Insomnia is a prevalent sleep disorder affecting millions worldwide.
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is a well-established treatment for insomnia.
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) offers a novel approach focusing on acceptance and values-based action.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of ACT-based protocols versus CBT for insomnia in adults.
  • To evaluate treatment outcomes at posttreatment and 6-month follow-up.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 227 adults with insomnia.
  • Participants were assigned to six weekly group sessions of ACT (n=76), CBT (n=76), or a waitlist control (WL; n=75).
  • Insomnia severity, treatment response, remission, and daytime functioning were assessed.

Main Results:

  • Both ACT and CBT significantly reduced insomnia severity with large effect sizes, maintained at follow-up.
  • CBT demonstrated superiority over ACT in reducing insomnia severity at posttreatment and follow-up (small effect size).
  • ACT showed significant improvements compared to WL, with delayed but substantial long-term gains in response and remission rates.

Conclusions:

  • Both CBT and ACT are effective insomnia treatments, with CBT offering quicker results.
  • ACT is a valuable long-term treatment option, particularly for individuals who struggle with traditional behavioral techniques.
  • ACT's effectiveness highlights its potential as a viable alternative for managing chronic insomnia.