Efficacy of Digital CBT-I Utilizing Embodied Artificial Intelligence Agent in Virtual Reality
Efficacy of Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) Utilizing Embodied Artificial Intelligence Agent in Virtual Reality: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a virtually embodied artificial intelligence (AI) agent delivered via VR-enhanced digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (dCBT-I) can improve insomnia outcomes and treatment adherence in adults with insomnia.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
- Does VR-enhanced dCBT-I with an embodied AI agent lead to greater improvements in insomnia symptoms compared to app-based dCBT-I with an AI chatbot at post-intervention and 3-month follow-up?
Researchers will compare VR-enhanced dCBT-I with an embodied AI agent to app-based dCBT-I with an AI chatbot to see if the VR-enhanced intervention results in significantly improved clinical outcomes and adherence.
Participants will:
- Be randomly assigned to either the VR-enhanced AI agent intervention group or the app-based AI chatbot control group
- Complete a digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (dCBT-I) program with either a virtually embodied AI agent (VR-based) or a chatbot-based application
- Undergo assessments at baseline, post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up
Studie Overzicht
Toestand
Toestand
Conditie
Conditie
Interventie / Behandeling
Interventie / Behandeling
Studietype
Studietype
Inschrijving (Geschat)
Inschrijving
Fase
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- Niet toepasbaar
Contacten en locaties
Studiecontact
Studiecontact
- Naam: Dr. Tim MH LI
- Telefoonnummer: +852 61150322
- E-mail: manholi@cuhk.edu.hk
Studie Contact Back-up
- Naam: Ms. Phoebe K.Y. Chan
- Telefoonnummer: +852 53202853
- E-mail: mastersleep@cuhk.edu.hk
Studie Locaties
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Hong Kong, Hongkong
- 7/F, Sleep Assessment Unit, Shatin Hospital, 33 A Kung Kok Street, Ma On Shan, New Territories
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Contact:
- Dr. Tim MH LI
- Telefoonnummer: +852 61150322
- E-mail: manholi@cuhk.edu.hk
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Deelname Criteria
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- Volwassen
- Oudere volwassene
Accepteert gezonde vrijwilligers
Beschrijving
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults of Chinese ethnicity, aged between 18 and 65 years.
- Presence of insomnia, as indicated by a score of 10 or higher on the ISI.
- Meeting the DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria for insomnia disorder. The 1-month duration criterion in DSM-IV-TR rather than the 3-month criterion in DSM-V is adopted to broaden the clinical relevance of the study findings.
- Willing to provide online informed consent to participate in the study.
- Willing to comply with the requirements outlined in the study protocol.
- Possession of a smartphone and consistent internet access for smartphone use.
- Acceptance of the terms of service and privacy policies of the mobile apps used for intervention delivery.
Exclusion Criteria:
- A current or history of any sleep disorders other than insomnia disorder, such as narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and restless legs syndrome.
- A current or history of mental retardation or neuropsychiatric disorders other than depression or anxiety or stress disorders (as they are considered treatment outcomes), including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use disorder.
- Presence of serious suicidality, demonstrated by ideation with a plan or a previous suicide attempt.
- Currently receiving long-term pharmacological treatment, including sleep-promoting agents.
- Currently undergoing structured psychotherapy.
- A current or history of significant visual, auditory, or balance impairment.
- A current or history of epilepsy
- Subject who is preparing for pregnancy or pregnant
- A current or history of any voice, speech, language disorders and learning difficulties.
- A current or history of severe health conditions (e.g., stroke, heart attack)
- Engaged in shiftwork or trans-meridian travel within the past 3 months or during the study.
Studie plan
Hoe is de studie opgezet?
Ontwerpdetails
- Primair doel: Ondersteunende zorg
- Toewijzing: Gerandomiseerd
- Interventioneel model: Parallelle opdracht
- Masker: Enkel
Aantal wapens
Wapens en interventies
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Experimenteel: App-based dCBT-I with AI chatbot
Participants will receive digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia through a mobile application featuring a text-based artificial intelligence chatbot, which capable of two-way interactive communication.
The chatbot will provide psychoeducation, behavioral strategies, cognitive techniques, and relaxation sessions throughout the intervention period.
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Digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia with two-way interactive, intelligent, and text-based conversational agents
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Actieve vergelijker: VR-enhanced dCBT-I with embodied AI agent
Participants will receive digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in a virtual reality environment.
The intervention will be delivered by a virtually embodied artificial intelligence agent capable of two-way interactive communication.
The embodied AI agent will provide the same therapeutic content as the app-based intervention, including psychoeducation, behavioral strategies, cognitive techniques, and relaxation sessions, while leveraging immersive virtual reality features to enhance user engagement and therapeutic interaction.
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Digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia delivered in virtual reality with a two-way interactive, virtually embodied, and intelligent AI agent.
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Wat meet het onderzoek?
Primaire uitkomstmaten
Primaire uitkomstmaten
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Insomnia Severity Index
Tijdsspanne: a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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the severity of insomnia symptoms
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a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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Insomnia Module in the Diagnostic Interview for Sleep Disorder (DISP)
Tijdsspanne: a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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the severity of insomnia symptoms
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a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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Secundaire uitkomstmaten
Secundaire uitkomstmaten
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Sleep onset latency (SOL)
Tijdsspanne: a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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7-day sleep diary
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a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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Wake after sleep onset (WASO)
Tijdsspanne: a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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7-day sleep diary
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a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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Sleep efficiency (SE)
Tijdsspanne: a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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7-day sleep diary
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a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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Total sleep time (TST)
Tijdsspanne: a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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7-day sleep diary
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a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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The Pre-Sleep Arousal Scale
Tijdsspanne: a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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cognitive and somatic manifestations of arousal near bedtime Total score ranges from 8 to 40.
Higher scores suggest increased cognitive and somatic arousal before sleep.
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a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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Ford Insomnia Response to Stress Test
Tijdsspanne: a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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personal vulnerability to stress-related insomnia Total score ranges from 9 to 36.
Higher scores suggest a greater likelihood of stress-induced insomnia.
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a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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Reduced Morningness and Eveningness Questionnaire
Tijdsspanne: a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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Chronotype preference.
Total score ranges from 4 to 25.
Higher scores suggest a morning chronotype, while lower scores indicate an evening chronotype.
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a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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The Dysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes about Sleep Scale
Tijdsspanne: a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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Faulty sleep-related beliefs and cognitions, which are cognitive aspects typically involved in the maintenance of insomnia.
Total score range of 0 to 160, with higher scores indicating stronger dysfunctional beliefs about sleep.
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a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - 21 Items
Tijdsspanne: a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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The DASS-21 contains 21 items in three subscales, which assess symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress
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a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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Patient Health Questionnaire-9
Tijdsspanne: a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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The severity of depressive symptoms.
Total score range of 0 to 27, where higher scores signify higher levels of depressive symptoms.
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a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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General Anxiety Disorder-7
Tijdsspanne: a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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The severity of anxiety symptoms.
Total score range of 0 to 21, with higher scores reflecting higher levels of anxiety symptoms
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a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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The Sleep Hygiene Index
Tijdsspanne: a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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The practice of sleep hygiene behaviors.
Total score ranges from 0 to 52.
Higher scores reflect poorer sleep hygiene practices.
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a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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The Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory
Tijdsspanne: a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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Five dimensions of fatigue (general fatigue, physical fatigues, mental fatigue, decreased motivation, and decreased activities).
Total score ranges from 20 to 100.
Higher scores indicate greater fatigue levels.
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a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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Sleep Self-Efficiency Scale
Tijdsspanne: a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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A 9-item scale evaluating abilities such as falling asleep quickly, returning to sleep after waking, and preventing a poor night's sleep from disrupting daily activities.
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a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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Revised Attitudes Toward Internet Questionnaire
Tijdsspanne: a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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evaluates users' psychological, behavioral, and emotional responses to being online.
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a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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Credibility and expectancy questionnaire
Tijdsspanne: a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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measure a participant's treatment credibility and outcome expectancy in therapy.
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a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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Motivation to Change Sleep Behaviors questionnaire
Tijdsspanne: a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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Assess the level of motivation to change sleep behaviors.
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a) baseline; b) post-intervention (1-month after baseline); c) 3-month after intervention (4-month after baseline)
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Acceptability E-scale questionnaire
Tijdsspanne: post-intervention (1-month after baseline)
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evaluate patients' impressions of computerized or e-health programs.
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post-intervention (1-month after baseline)
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The Embodied Conversational Agents Trust Questionnaire
Tijdsspanne: post-intervention (1-month after baseline)
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measure a user's trust in a virtual agent or avatar.
It evaluates trust across two dimensions: perceived credibility and perceived benevolence.
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post-intervention (1-month after baseline)
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Adherence questionnaire
Tijdsspanne: post-intervention (1-month after baseline)
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Assess the frequency of engagement in, and adherence to, the behavioral strategies and sleep-related recommendations taught during the program.
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post-intervention (1-month after baseline)
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User survey
Tijdsspanne: post-intervention (1-month after baseline)
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Measure perceived system usability, safety, interactivity, personalization, and overall user experience.
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post-intervention (1-month after baseline)
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