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Study NCT ID: NCT03160404
Status: COMPLETED
Last Update Posted: 2021-03-01
First Post: 2017-05-04
Is NOT Gene Therapy: True
Has Adverse Events: False

Brief Title: Zolpidem or Exercise for Insomnia?
Sponsor: Universidade Federal de Goias
Organization:

Study Overview

Official Title: The Effects of Zolpidem Compared With Exercise on Chronic Insomnia
Status: COMPLETED
Status Verified Date: 2021-02
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: None
Brief Summary: Introduction: The prevalence of chronic insomnia in the general population is between 10 and 15%. The therapy commonly prescribed for its treatment is pharmacological, however, there are several non-pharmacological alternatives being studied, among them physical exercise. Although some studies have described the effect of exercise on sleep in insomnia, there are no studies comparing exercise and drugs in the treatment of chronic insomnia, or its effect as coadjuvant therapy.

Objective: To compare the acute and chronic effects of aerobic exercise and zolpidem on sleep quality, mood and quality of life in patients with chronic insomnia.

Material and Methods: 30 patients with chronic insomnia will be randomly assigned into two groups: EXERCISE (n=15) or ZOLPIDEM (n=15). The patients of EXERCISE group will be included in an aerobic exercise program, performed in 50% of reserve heart rate, on a treadmill (50 minutes, 3 times/week), during 6 weeks. The ZOLPIDEM group will be treated with zolpidem (10mg/night) during 6 weeks. Polysomnography, actigraphy, sleep diary and questionnaires will be used the evaluate sleep pattern. Mood and quality of life will be investigated by POMS and SF-36 questionnaires.

Hypothesis: Considering previous studies have demonstrated positive effects of aerobic exercise in the insomnia symptoms, the hypothesis of this study is that aerobic exercise, performed at moderate intensity, can control the symptoms of chronic insomnia similarly to pharmacological therapy.
Detailed Description: None

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: True
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: False
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: