Wearable devices and chronic insomnia (Digisensing)

Do you have trouble sleeping and are you interested in learning about your sleep?

We are looking for individuals aged 65 years and older with chronic insomnia to participate in a study evaluating the effectiveness of using sensors to analyze sleep in older adults.

Course of the study

For 14 weeks, information on sleep, cognition, and mental health will be collected through cognitive games, questionnaires, wearable devices, and sensors.

Chronology of the study

Over the course of 14 weeks, participants will be asked to:

Fill out a daily sleep journal in the morning (5 minutes)
Wear a Fitbit tracker 24 hours a day, with minimal breaks for charging
Use a Withings sensor mat under the mattress
Participate in cognitive games three times per week via a smartphone app
Complete ecological momentary assessments (short mood questionnaires) three times per week
Engage in a web-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (eCBTi+) intervention consisting of 10 weekly video capsules (~45 minutes each)

We are looking for participants who:

Are 65 years old or older
Meet the criteria for chronic insomnia as defined in DSM-5
Are fluent in English or French
Have access to an Internet connection at home and are comfortable using a smartphone
Do not have major medical, sensory, or mental health conditions that could interfere with participation
Do not use cannabis frequently (must abstain one month before and during the study)
Are not participating in another research project that might interfere

Contact
(514) 340-3540 ext.3782
criugm.digisensing@gmail.com