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ArticleBMC psychiatry2025

Digital multi-modal approaches to subtyping insomnia disorder (DIMOSI): study design, rationale, digital platform, and preliminary baseline characteristics of a national prospective cohort study.

Yujing Zhou, Jiyang Pan, Hanrong Cheng, Li Xiao, Wenjing Zhang, Hui Huang, Kezhi Liu, Leqin Fang, Wenbin Ma, Yan Xia and 22 more

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Yujing ZhouLonggang Maternity and Child Institute of Shantou University Medical College (Longgang District Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital of Shenzhen City), Shenzhen, China.
Jiyang PanThe First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University 613 West Huangpu Avenue, Guangzhou, 510630, China.
Hanrong ChengDepartment of Sleep Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Shenzhen People's Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Li XiaoSleep Medicine Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110004, China.
Wenjing ZhangShanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200071, China.
Hui HuangDepartment of Sleep Disorders, Wuhan Mental Health Center, Wuhan, Hubei, 430012, China.
Kezhi LiuDepartment of Psychiatry, Fundamental and Clinical Research on Mental Disorders Key Laboratory of Luzhou, Medical Laboratory Center, Laboratory of Neurological Diseases & Brain Function, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China.
Leqin FangDepartment of Psychiatry, Sleep Medicine Center, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Wenbin MaDepartment of Neurology, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, No. 661 Huanghe 2nd Road, Binzhou, Shandong, 256600, China.
Yan Xia1st Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 23 Youzheng Street, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
Jinghui LiShiyan Renmin Hospital, Shiyan, China.
Dongsheng LvInner Mongolia Autonomous Mental Health Center, Hohhot, China.
Yanyu HuXiamen Xianyue Hospital, Xianyue Hospital Affiliated with Xiamen Medical College, Fujian Psychiatric Center, Fujian Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, Xiamen, China.
Yi ChangThe First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, 222 Zhongshan Road, Xigang District, Dalian, Liaoning, China.
Zan WangThe First Bethune Hospital of Jilin University, Xinmin Street 1, Chang Chun, 130021, China.
Haojuan TaoDepartment of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, and National Center for Mental Disorders, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410011, China.
Chunrong ZhangQinhuangdao Haigang Hospital, Heibei, China.
Chenyu LiSleep Center, Department of Neurology, Chongqing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing, 400021, China.
Yanhui PengSixth Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, No.39, Wuxing South Road, Tianshan District, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.
Qiying ZhaoXinjiang Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture People's Hospital, No. 303, Yan'an North Road, Changji City, China.
Yunshu ZhangThe Sixth People's Hospital of Hebei Province, Baoding, Hebei, China.
Junhua MeiWuhan No.1 Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Xuehang WangInternational Education School of China Medical University, No.77 Puhe Road, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110122, China.
Ting WeiCenter for Sleep and Circadian Medicine, The Affiliated Brain Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Mingqing ZhouCenter for Sleep and Circadian Medicine, The Affiliated Brain Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Yi ZhangCenter for Sleep and Circadian Medicine, The Affiliated Brain Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Qiuqiang ChenCenter for Sleep and Circadian Medicine, The Affiliated Brain Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Ngan Yin ChanLi Chiu Kong Family Sleep Assessment Unit, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Bin ZhangDepartment of Psychiatry, Sleep Medicine Center, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Yun Kwok WingLi Chiu Kong Family Sleep Assessment Unit, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Binbin LeiSchool of Public Health and Management, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China. betty.lei@link.cuhk.edu.hk.
Jihui Zhang *Center for Sleep and Circadian Medicine, The Affiliated Brain Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.

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Abstract

backgroundInsomnia disorder exhibits complex manifestations and heterogeneous clinical trajectories. Accurate subtyping of insomnia might enhance understanding of its clinical presentations and facilitate precision management. The Digital Multi-modal approaches to Subtyping Insomnia disorder (DIMOSI) study is a national prospective cohort study utilizing multi-modal assessments to explore the subtypes of insomnia disorder, their natural trajectories, and related mental health outcomes.

methodsA total of 4,000 adult participants meeting International Classification of Sleep Disorders, 3rd Edition (ICSD-3) criteria for insomnia disorder will be recruited from community or clinical settings. Eligible participants will be invited to complete the multi-dimensional assessments via a digital platform, including a structured interview, questionnaires, cognitive tasks, sleep-activity diary, physiological characteristics, and ecology momentary assessments, as well as 7-day physical activity and sleep tracking using wearable devices. All participants will be followed up at 6 and 12 months. The primary outcome is the identification of multi-modal subtypes of insomnia disorder and their correlates. Secondary outcomes include the longitudinal trajectories of these subtypes, associated risk factors, and mental health outcomes.

resultsAs of June 30, 2025, a total of 2937 patients with insomnia disorder have been recruited, with a mean age of 37.3 years (SD = 12.6), 59.3% from outpatient clinics, and 66.5% female. Among the participants, 2850(97.1%) were suffering from current insomnia disorder, while the mean score of the ISI was 15.5 ± 5.8. A total of 2134 participants (72.7%) wore accelerometers, while 2429 (82.7%) wore wearable EEG monitors for continuous assessments. DISCUSSION: The DIMOSI study is a large-scale national prospective cohort investigating insomnia disorder utilizing a self-developed digital multi-modal platform. It integrates comprehensive subjective and objective assessments from 33 centers in China. The current study offers a unique opportunity to explore subtypes of insomnia disorder and their natural course and their correlates through the digital multi-modal platform that provides enriched and comprehensive assessments. It may provide the potential to inform the development of personalized prevention and intervention strategies, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

trial registrationClinical Trial Registry Name: Digital Multi-modal approaches to deep phenotyping insomnia disorder. Registration Number: ChiCTR2200056425. Date of Registration: 2022-02-05.

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Sleep Initiation and Maintenance DisordersAdultDigital HealthFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesResearch DesignSleepSurveys and QuestionnairesWearable Electronic DevicesYoung AdultDigital platformInsomnia disorderMulti-modal approachesProspective studySubtyping

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