Intervention for Sleep and Pain in Youth

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.