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Brief behavioral intervention for insomnia delivered via teleconsultation improves insomnia, anxiety, depression, and quality of life in COVID-19 survivors

In a randomized pilot trial, both teleconsultation and in-person brief behavioral interventions for insomnia significantly reduced insomnia severity (ISI from 14.57 to 5.57), anxiety (GAD-7 from 13.00 to 5.29), depression (PHQ-9 from 15.86 to 5.00), and improved quality of life (SF-36 from 30.00 to 77.14) at post-treatment and 3-month follow-up. The study concluded that teleconsultation is a viable treatment option for insomnia and mental health comorbidities.

Last updated: Aug 3, 2026•1 RCTs•📖 Read as article →

Evidence Score

Evidence Score42/100
Human RCT★★☆☆☆
Meta-analysis☆☆☆☆☆
Mechanism★★★★★
Safety★★★★☆
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Study Evidence

Study 1. Effectiveness of Brief Behavioral Intervention for Insomnia on Anxiety, Depression, Quality of Life, and Sleep: A Randomized Pilot Trial.

observational

Alvarez Garcia HB, Jimenez Correa U, Jiménez Genchi A · Cureus (2026)

Participants: N/A
Duration: 4 weeks intervention, 3-month follow-up
Intervention: Brief behavioral intervention for insomnia (4 weekly sessions, 50 minutes each) delivered via teleconsultation or in-person
Outcome: Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), General Anxiety Disorder 7 (GAD-7), Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9), SF-36 Health Questionnaire, and sleep diary
Effect Size: N/A
Population: Patients who survived COVID-19 infection with insomnia symptoms

Result:

PubMed: 42534162DOI: 10.7759/cureus.111676

Mechanism Graph

Behavioral intervention targets sleep habits and routines
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Reduces hyperarousal and maladaptive sleep behaviors
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Improves sleep quality and reduces insomnia severity
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Result: Reduced anxiety, depression, and improved quality of life

Limitations

  • ⚠Pilot trial with small sample size (not specified in abstract)
  • ⚠No passive control group, limiting causal inference
  • ⚠Results may not generalize to non-COVID-19 populations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the brief behavioral intervention for insomnia?▼

It is a short-term therapy (4 weekly sessions of 50 minutes) focusing on behavioral changes to improve sleep, such as stimulus control and sleep restriction.

Is teleconsultation as effective as in-person therapy for insomnia?▼

Yes, the study found both modalities significantly improved insomnia, anxiety, depression, and quality of life, with no significant difference between them.

How long do the benefits last?▼

Improvements were maintained at the three-month follow-up, suggesting lasting effects.

Who can benefit from this intervention?▼

This study focused on COVID-19 survivors with insomnia, but the intervention may be applicable to other populations with insomnia symptoms.

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References

  1. 1.Alvarez Garcia HB, Jimenez Correa U, Jiménez Genchi A. "Effectiveness of Brief Behavioral Intervention for Insomnia on Anxiety, Depression, Quality of Life, and Sleep: A Randomized Pilot Trial.." Cureus, 2026. PMID: 42534162 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.111676
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