Remote Insomnia And TBI History
Research Study

Researchers at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine are looking for volunteers who have sustained a brain injury/concussion and who are experiencing trouble sleeping. This study will test the effects of two different types of non-medication sleep treatments. You will be assigned at random to one of these two treatments. Participation will be during your off-duty hours. All treatment activities will be virtual.

Fast Facts

Concussion/Head Injury 3+ Months Ago & Sleep Issues for 3+ Months

Current or Former Uniform Service Member

Compensation
provided

Conducted Remotely

Additional Information

This study is being conducted to test the effectiveness of two non-medication treatments for insomnia in people with mild to moderate brain injuries, specifically among current or former members of the uniformed services.

You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Current or former uniform service member
  • Had a concussion/head injury 3 or more months ago
  • Have had trouble sleeping for 3+ months
  • Ages 18+
  • Screening Process:

    • Home sleep test

    • Baseline testing (including sleep evaluations and cognitive testing)

  • Intervention Sessions:

    • Random assignment to one of two sleep interventions

    • Six intervention sessions delivered remotely via telehealth

  • Follow-up Visits:

    • Occur at 2, 6, and 12 weeks post-intervention

    • Monitor your progress

  • Ongoing Assessments:

    • Complete questionnaires

    • Maintain sleep diaries

    • Participate in cognitive tests

  • Sleep Monitoring:

    • Wear sleep monitoring devices to track sleep at various stages of the study.

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  • Total Compensation: $600 for completing all study requirements

  • Baseline Data Collection: $100

  • Intervention Sessions: $20 per session

  • Follow-up Assessments: Additional compensation at 2, 6, and 12 weeks

  • Sleep Diaries & Actigraphy Adherence: Additional compensation for completion

There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.