Online Insomnia Research Study
Researchers at The University of Kentucky are partnering with individuals ages 18-50 who have insomnia and who drink alcohol to test an online sleep education program. Join our compensated study today!
Fast Facts
experiencing Insomnia
fluent in english
Regular drinker
18-50 years old
Compensation Provided
Conducted Online for people living in OH, KY, & IN
Study Background
Our researchers invite you to join this study and help test an online sleep education program. You will be provided with 9 weeks of online content that is accessible via a computer, tablet, or smartphone. If you have more than 4 drinks at a time (women) or 5 drinks at a time (men) weekly, you may be eligible to participate. Help advance research today and join our compensated study!
Study Background
Our researchers invite you to join this study and help test an online sleep education program. You will be provided with 9 weeks of online content that are accessible via a computer, tablet, or smartphone. If you have more than 4 drinks at a time (women) or 5 drinks at a time (men) weekly, you may be eligible to participate. Help advance research today and join our compensated study!
Additional Information
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Key Criteria:
- 18-50 years old
- Fluent in English
- Weekly drinking episodes of 4+ drinks at a time (for women) or 5+ drinks at a time (for men)
- Regular internet access
- Insomnia 3 or more nights per week for the past 3 months or more
Exclusion Criteria:
- Past or current substance use disorder (other than mild or moderate alcohol use disorder)
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or other psychotic spectrum disorder
- Pregnant or nursing
- Serious medical or neurological problems
We will be comparing two different online programs, so you will be randomly assigned to one of two groups.
- Under one program, participants complete 6 weekly educational activities lasting 45 minutes each, and will have a total of 9 weeks to complete all 6 activities. In addition, participants will receive weekly objectives and engage in interactive features (i.e., personalized goal-setting, video vignettes).
- Under the other program, participants have access to web-based resources for 9 weeks, and are encouraged to access the sleep education to read at their own pace.
All study participants will complete additional measurements of their sleep and drinking habits (including daily diaries) before starting their program, immediately following their program, and then again at 3- and 6-month follow-ups.
All study activities will take place completely online.
