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Internet-delivered cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (eCBT-I) significantly improves insomnia severity, sleep efficiency, and sleep onset latency compared to control groups, with effect sizes comparable to face-to-face CBT-I.
If you struggle with insomnia, internet-delivered CBT-I (eCBT-I) is a viable, evidence-based treatment option. It delivers the same core techniques as face-to-face therapy (like sleep restriction and cognitive restructuring) online. You can expect significant improvements in sleep quality and duration, comparable to seeing a therapist in person. Look for programs that offer some level of clinical support if you need extra guidance, but even automated programs can be effective.
Results showed that eCBT-I improved insomnia severity, sleep efficiency, subjective sleep quality, wake after sleep onset, sleep onset latency, total sleep time, and number of nocturnal awakenings at post-treatment, with effect sizes (Hedges's g) ranging from 0.21 to 1.09. The effects were comparable to those found for face-to-face CBT-I...
Why this rating
Based on a systematic review and meta-analysis of 11 randomized controlled trials involving 1460 participants.
Source
Efficacy of internet-delivered cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia – A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Robert Zachariae et al. · Sleep Medicine Reviews · 2015
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