'OncoSleep': Treating insomnia in cancer survivors
The project is seeking volunteers.
OncoSleep is a digital insomnia intervention for cancer survivors, developed by a team of clinical psychologists, researchers and lecturers from the Centre for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive-Behavioural Intervention and the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Coimbra. The online programme is based on cognitive behavioural therapy, a proven first-line psychological intervention for insomnia.
OncoSleep aims to improve sleep, fatigue and quality of life by using proven and effective techniques to establish a strong sleep pattern naturally (without medication). It can help cancer survivors with insomnia symptoms (difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and/or poor sleep quality), regardless of whether these symptoms are recent or long-standing.
The intervention consists of six sessions (one per week for six weeks) and online support from a specialist. The treatment is fully remote and free to eligible survivors as part of a clinical trial conducted at the University of Coimbra.
People interested in taking part in the clinical trial and accessing the intervention can sign up by completing the enrolment form available in Portuguese at www.oncosleep.com