A Treatment Study Comparing Two Non-Drug, Self-Help Treatment of Chronic Insomnia.

Chronic primary insomnia is a highly prevalent condition, affecting up to 15% of the
population. The condition is associated with daytime fatigue, lack of concentration, and
decreased quality of life. Most people with chronic primary insomnia go untreated, because
of a desire to avoid medication or lack of access to quality non-drug treatments. Therefore,
an affordable, easy to use, and effective computer to help assess and treat insomnia
symptoms could bring treatment to this population.

Comparison: We are comparing a new handheld computer that uses cognitive-behavioral
treatment principles to a popular self-help manual for the treatment of primary insomnia
symptoms.

Inclusion Criteria:

- sleep less than 6.5 hours per night

- at least 30 minutes of sleep onset latency or wakefulness after sleep onset

- symptoms present for at least 6 months

- must have insomnia symptoms at least 3 days per week

Exclusion Criteria:

- Body Mass Index greater than 32

- Presence of anxiety disorder

- Secondary forms of insomnia

- Presence of a substance use disorder

- Concurrent treatment for another mental disorder

- History of other sleep disorders, including: apnea, restless legs, periodic limb
movement disorder, or narcolepsy