Intervention for Sleep and Pain in Youth
Intervention for Sleep and Pain in Youth
This study tests the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a seven-session
 cognitive-behavioral therapy intervention to treat sleep and pain problems in youth ages
 11-17 with co-morbid headache and insomnia.
Cognitive-behavioral interventions have been developed to treat childhood insomnia and
 childhood headache. In this study, we have combined strategies from these interventions into
 a single, seven-session protocol to treat sleep and pain problems in youth with co-morbid
 headache and insomnia. In this single-arm pilot study, we will test the feasibility,
 acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of this intervention.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  youth age 11-17 years

 -  chronic headache and insomnia symptoms for the past 3 months as determined on
 screening interview with youth and parent.

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  youth and parent do not read or speak English

 -  youth with active suicidal ideation or psychosis

 -  youth with diagnosis of a comorbid serious health condition (e.g., cancer, diabetes)

 -  youth with severe cognitive impairment

 -  youth with another primary sleep disorder (e.g., sleep apnea, narcolepsy) or an
 unusual sleep/wake schedule or circadian rhythm disorder.