Repetitive negative thinking (RNT), i.e., worry, rumination, and transdiagnostic repetitive thinking, is thought to exacerbate and perpetuate insomnia in cognitive models. Moreover, RNT is a longitudinal precursor of depression and anxiety, which are often co-present alongside insomnia. Whilst accumu- lating evidence supports the efficacy of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms, the literature on the effects of CBT-I on RNT has never been sys- tematically appraised. Importantly, preliminary evidence suggests that reduction of RNT following CBT-I may be associated with reduction of depression and anxiety. Therefore, we aimed to conduct a sys- tematic review and meta-analysis on the effects of CBT-I on RNT. Seven databases were searched, and 15 randomised controlled trials were included. Results showed moderate-to-large effects of CBT-I on worry (Hedge's g range: 0.41 to g 1⁄4 0.71) but small and non-reliable effects on rumination (g 1⁄4 0.13). No clear evidence was found for an association between post-treatment reduction in RNT and post- treatment reduction in depression and anxiety. Although the literature is small and still developing, CBT-I seems to have a stronger impact on sleep-related versus general measures of RNT. We discuss a research agenda aimed at advancing the study of RNT in CBT-I trials.

Does cognitive behaviour therapy for insomnia reduce repetitive negative thinking and sleep-related worry beliefs? A systematic review and meta-analysis / Ballesio, Andrea; Bacaro, Valeria; Vacca, Mariacarolina; Chirico, Andrea; Lucidi, Fabio; Riemann, Dieter; Baglioni, Chiara; Lombardo, Caterina. - In: SLEEP MEDICINE REVIEWS. - ISSN 1087-0792. - 51:(2021). [10.1016/j.smrv.2020.101378]

Does cognitive behaviour therapy for insomnia reduce repetitive negative thinking and sleep-related worry beliefs? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Andrea Ballesio
;
Valeria Bacaro;Mariacarolina Vacca;Andrea Chirico;Fabio Lucidi;Chiara Baglioni;Caterina Lombardo
2021

Abstract

Repetitive negative thinking (RNT), i.e., worry, rumination, and transdiagnostic repetitive thinking, is thought to exacerbate and perpetuate insomnia in cognitive models. Moreover, RNT is a longitudinal precursor of depression and anxiety, which are often co-present alongside insomnia. Whilst accumu- lating evidence supports the efficacy of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms, the literature on the effects of CBT-I on RNT has never been sys- tematically appraised. Importantly, preliminary evidence suggests that reduction of RNT following CBT-I may be associated with reduction of depression and anxiety. Therefore, we aimed to conduct a sys- tematic review and meta-analysis on the effects of CBT-I on RNT. Seven databases were searched, and 15 randomised controlled trials were included. Results showed moderate-to-large effects of CBT-I on worry (Hedge's g range: 0.41 to g 1⁄4 0.71) but small and non-reliable effects on rumination (g 1⁄4 0.13). No clear evidence was found for an association between post-treatment reduction in RNT and post- treatment reduction in depression and anxiety. Although the literature is small and still developing, CBT-I seems to have a stronger impact on sleep-related versus general measures of RNT. We discuss a research agenda aimed at advancing the study of RNT in CBT-I trials.
2021
repetitive negative thinking; worry; rumination; CBT; insomnia
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Does cognitive behaviour therapy for insomnia reduce repetitive negative thinking and sleep-related worry beliefs? A systematic review and meta-analysis / Ballesio, Andrea; Bacaro, Valeria; Vacca, Mariacarolina; Chirico, Andrea; Lucidi, Fabio; Riemann, Dieter; Baglioni, Chiara; Lombardo, Caterina. - In: SLEEP MEDICINE REVIEWS. - ISSN 1087-0792. - 51:(2021). [10.1016/j.smrv.2020.101378]
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