Meta Information
ID:cbt-i
Name:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Schema Version:1.5
Alternate Names
- CBT for Insomnia
Active Compound
null
Intervention Type
protocol
Delivery
Route:
none
Scope:
- systemic
Regulatory Status
- us:recognized_therapy
- eu:recognized_therapy
Indication
Focus:
symptom_management
Description:
Targets chronic insomnia to improve sleep quality and quantity.
Typical Protocol
- Typically involves 4-8 structured sessions over several weeks with a trained therapist.
- Includes sleep restriction, stimulus control, cognitive restructuring, and sleep hygiene education.
- Consistent application of learned techniques and homework assignments are crucial for efficacy.
Expected Cost Mean
Low Cost:
100
High Cost:
400
Cost Type:
procedure
Description:
Per session cost; often partially covered by insurance.
Summary
CBT-I is a structured, evidence-based therapy addressing the thoughts, behaviors, and environmental factors that perpetuate chronic insomnia. It helps individuals develop habits and cognitive strategies for effective sleep, thereby improving sleep quality which is critical for healthspan by impacting metabolic health, cognitive function, and cellular repair processes.
Purpose
Addresses chronic insomnia, improving sleep quality crucial for long-term health.
Card Summary
Structured therapy to overcome insomnia, enhancing sleep and overall health.
Drug Class
null
Drugs In Class
Empty Array
Impact
Score:
7.5
Justification:
Critically improves sleep quality, a fundamental pillar of healthspan.
Evidence
Grade:
A
Score:
9.5
Justification:
Extensive clinical trials and meta-analyses confirm efficacy for chronic insomnia.
Safety
Score:
1.5
Justification:
Very low risk, a behavioral therapy with no significant physiological adverse effects.
Flags
- Requires consistent effort and adherence to behavioral protocols.
- Initial sleep restriction phase may temporarily increase daytime fatigue.
- Best implemented with guidance from a trained therapist for optimal results.
Verdict
Gold standard for insomnia; significantly enhances sleep and healthspan.