iCANSleep

This study is open to individuals who:

• Have ever received a cancer diagnosis
• Have difficulty falling or staying asleep
• Use an iPhone 
• Live in Canada

 iCANSleep is an evidence-based insomnia treatment app that will be tailored to the needs and preferences of cancer survivors. We are currently looking for cancer survivors who have struggled with insomnia to test the iCANSleep app and provide feedback relating to the usability, and function of the app. 

Participation in this study involves:

- A 7-week app-based CBT-I program

- 2 short surveysThe ACTION study is open to individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer and have issues with their sleep and memory, concentration, and attention. 

ACTION is a study conducted by researchers at Memorial University, but you do not need to live in St. John's, Newfoundland, to participate! It is entirely online and open to individuals all across Atlantic Canada (Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick). All you need is a laptop, smart phone, or tablet. The research team is happy to help walk you through downloading any software if required. 

Participating in the ACTION study involves 7 one-on-one sessions of an online insomnia treatment and participating in 5-7 research assessments. These sessions can be flexible, and the study team will work with you and your schedule for booking.

The insomnia treatment in the ACTION study is a non-medication based treatment called "Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia" (CBT-I). This treatment is designed to help address behaviors and thoughts that are known to influence the development and maintenance of sleep difficulties.

The assessments involve some questionnaires and memory tasks. The purpose of these assessments is for the researchers to understand if online treatment for insomnia can also improve memory, concentration, and attention in cancer survivors. 

- A 30-minute exit interview with a Memorial University researcher 

Are you considering joining the study? Contact us below (or email icansleepapp@gmail.com) for more details or to schedule an eligibility screening!

If you have questions regarding your rights as a research participant, please contact the Health Research Ethics Authority at (709) 777-6974 or info@hrea.ca