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The PSP Sleep Course: An Online Sleep Intervention for Public Safety Personnel With Self-reported Sleep Difficulties.

This study evaluates an internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (ICBTi) intervention, known as the PSP Sleep Course, adapted for public safety personnel (PSP) experiencing sleep difficulties. The study seeks to replicate prior results from an Australian version of the Sleep Course assessing its effectiveness and acceptability when offered to Canadian PSP.

ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT07021183

PhaseNA

Enrollment60

SponsorUniversity of Regina

Age18 Years

SexALL

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Conditions studied

Insomnia

About this study

Interventions

Behavioral: Sleep Course — The Sleep Course was previously developed and evaluated in Australia and has since been tailored to Canadian public safety personnel. The PSP Sleep Course is 7 weeks (4 lessons) and is available in self- or therapist-guided versions. Therapist-guided participants can access optional therapist support via secure online messages or phone calls (up to twice a week). Both versions are accessible for up to 6 months.

Primary outcomes

Insomnia (Screening, week 7 (post-treatment), and week 12 (follow-up).)

Eligibility information

Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Canada resident * Trainee, staff, or retired public safety personnel (PSP) * Willingness to learn information and skills to manage sleep difficulties * Have internet access * Consent to the PSP Sleep Course Exclusion Criteria: * Current severe medical or psychiatric disorder (e.g. current and recent mania or psychosis, recent hospitalization for mental health concerns, actively suicidal, medical condition client thinks will interfere with treatment, severe substance use) * Unable to read and understand English. (All content is provided in English and staﬀ is English speaking; pending findings of the research PSPNET will explore translating the course into French)

Study locations

University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 0A2 Canada

Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-09-27.