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The effect of cognitive behavioral therapy intervention on insomnia in individuals diagnosed with depression: A meta-analysis

Depresyon tanısı olan ve insomnia yaşayan bireylere uygulanan bilişsel davranışçı terapi müdahalesinin insomnia üzerine etkisi: Meta analiz

Tuğba Sarı(ATILIM ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-5172-8662
Halil İbrahim Bilkay(KTO KARATAY ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-8231-960X
Pages
295–308
Publication Date
2025-12-31
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Conclusion: The findings indicate that CBT is an effective intervention for treating insomnia associated with depression.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Aim: This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effect of cognitive behavioral therapy on insomnia symptoms in individuals diagnosed with depression and experiencing insomnia.
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Key Findings & Data:Materials and Methods: Conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines, this study involved a systematic literature search across five databases between October 2024 and March 2025.
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Conclusion & Impact:Conclusion: The findings indicate that CBT is an effective intervention for treating insomnia associated with depression.
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⚙️Variables:Bilişsel davranışçı terapi · Depresyon · İnsomnia

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Aim: This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effect of cognitive behavioral therapy on insomnia symptoms in individuals diagnosed with depression and experiencing insomnia. Materials and Methods: Conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines, this study involved a systematic literature search across five databases between October 2024 and March 2025. Experimental-design studies implementing CBT interventions were included. Data were analyzed using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis v2 software, and effect sizes were calculated using Cohen’s d under a random-effects model. Results: Data from 2658 participants across 11 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were analyzed. CBT was found to significantly reduce the severity of insomnia (SMD=-1.392; 95% CI:-1.562, -1.223; p<0.001). The effect size varied according to the intervention method, number of sessions, and country of origin. Conclusion: The findings indicate that CBT is an effective intervention for treating insomnia associated with depression.

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Amaç: Bu meta-analiz, depresyon tanısı almış ve insomnia yaşayan bireylerde bilişsel davranışçı terapinin insomnia semptomlarına etkisini değerlendirmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Gereç ve Yöntem: PRISMA yönergelerine uygun olarak yürütülen çalışmada, Ekim 2024-Mart 2025 arasında beş veri tabanında literatür taranmış, deneysel tasarımlı BDT müdahale çalışmaları dahil edilmiştir. Veriler Comprehensive Meta-Analysis v2 ile analiz edilerek Cohen’s d ile etki büyüklüğü hesaplanmış, rastgele etkiler modeli kullanılmıştır. Bulgular: Toplam 11 RCT çalışmasından elde edilen 2658 katılımcının verileri analiz edilmiş; BDT’nin insomnia şiddetini anlamlı düzeyde azalttığı görülmüştür (SMD =-1,392; %95 GA:-1,562, -1,223; p<0,001). Etki büyüklüğü müdahale yöntemi, seans sayısı ve ülkeye göre değişmiştir. Sonuç: Bulgular, BDT’nin depresyonla ilişkili insomnia tedavisinde etkili olduğunu göstermektedir.

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Sarı, T., Bilkay, H. İ. (2025). The effect of cognitive behavioral therapy intervention on insomnia in individuals diagnosed with depression: A meta-analysis. Adıyaman Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 11 Sayı: 3, 295–308. https://doi.org/10.30569/adiyamansaglik.1687430

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