Clinical trials: Trauma-related Nightmares
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Sleep Disorders
Imagery Rescripting for Posttraumatic Nightmares in Rural Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Many service members returning from Iraq and Afghanistan have difficulties adjusting back to civilian life. Research shows that symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are particularly high in returning Operation…
- Trial name
- NCT00837382
- Testing
- MEDVAMC Nightmare Treatment, Telepsychiatry Nightmare Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Insomnia
An Efficient Treatment for Posttraumatic Injury for Firefighters
The goal of this two-arm pilot randomized controlled trial is to test a behavioral intervention that integrates three evidence-based cognitive behavioral interventions (written exposure therapy; WET, cognitive behavioral therapy…
- Conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Insomnia, Nightmare
- Trial name
- NCT05950035
- Testing
- Written Exposure Therapy (WET), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares (CBTn)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Sleep Disorders
Prazosin vs Paroxetine in Combat Stress-Related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Nightmares & Sleep Disturbance
The purposes of this study are: to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of the drug prazosin compared to placebo for combat stress-related nightmares, sleep disturbance and overall function in recently combat-exposed returnees…
- Trial name
- NCT00202449
- Testing
- prazosin, paroxetine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Bulimia Nervosa
Effectiveness of Prazosin in Bulimic Patients Experiencing Nightmares Due to PTSD
This research is being done to find out how effective Prazosin is in the treatment of bulimic patients experiencing distressing nightmares using subjective and objective measures.
- Trial name
- NCT02382848
- Testing
- Prazosin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Cardiovascular Diseases
NightWare and Cardiovascular Health in Veterans With PTSD
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the effectiveness of a prescription wrist-wearable device called NightWare (NW) on improving sleep in Veterans with nightmares related to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Conditions
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Cardiovascular Diseases, Autonomic Dysfunction, Vascular Stiffness
- Trial name
- NCT06419959
- Testing
- NightWare
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
MGH Trauma-related Nightmares SDI Study
Interested individuals will first complete a telephone screening followed by a series of structured clinical interviews to diagnose PTSD and comorbid psychiatric disorders, confirm initial inclusion criteria, rule out exclusion…
- Trial name
- NM (NCT05195684)
- Testing
- imaginal probe
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Nightmares, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Understanding Trauma Nightmares Using In-Home Measurement
Trauma-related nightmares in Veterans are associated with poor clinical outcomes, greater substance use, and increased risk of suicide.
- Conditions
- Nightmares, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Actigraphy, Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia
- Trial name
- NCT03974503
- Testing
- Exposure, Relaxation, and Rescripting Therapy, Sleep and Nightmare Management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
Eszopiclone for Sleep Disturbance and Nightmares in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
The purpose of this study is to obtain data investigating the safety and efficacy of eszopiclone for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-related sleep disturbance and the impact of improved sleep with…
- Trial name
- NCT00120250
- Testing
- Eszopiclone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
PTSD
The Nightmare Augmented Protocol for Treatment of Nightmares in Veterans With PTSD
The primary goal of this study is to determine whether the use of a timed tone played during sleep, in addition to the use of established therapies, will reduce or eliminate the occurrence of nightmares.
- Trial name
- NAP (NCT05120674)
- Testing
- NAP, CPT, ERRT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- VA Eastern Kansas
Sleep Disorders, PTSD
Efficacy of a Brief Nightmare Treatment for Veterans
The purpose of this study is to find out what effects Exposure, Rescripting, and Relaxation Therapy (ERRT) has on nightmares and associated problems in veterans.
- Conditions
- Sleep Disorders, PTSD, Suicide
- Trial name
- NCT01220401
- Testing
- exposure, relaxation, and rescription therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Tulsa
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Stress Disorders
Psychotherapy Treatment of Deployment-Related PTSD in Primary Care Settings
The purpose of this study is to evaluate Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for deployment-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that can be used by behavioral health consultants working with Service Members in the…
- Conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Stress Disorders, Combat Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT00974402
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Nightmares, REM-Sleep Type, PTSD
Mental Imagery and Targeted Memory Reactivation in PTSD
With this protocol, investigators examine whether targeted memory reactivation (TMR), a technique used to strengthen memories, can accelerate remission of traumatic nightmares and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)…
- Trial name
- NCT05933109
- Testing
- Imagery Rehearsal Therapy and Targeted memory reactivation during REM sleep, Imagery Rehearsal Therapy
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Stress Disorder, Post-Traumatic
Prazosin Treatment for Combat Trauma PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) Nightmares and Sleep Disturbance
The purpose of this study is to determine whether prazosin will reduce the incidence of nightmares, sleep disturbance, and overall symptoms in combat trauma-exposed individuals with PTSD.
- Trial name
- NCT00108420
- Testing
- Prazosin
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
PostTraumatic Stress Disorder, Sleep Disorder
NightWare Open Enrollment Study
This study will provide measures of safety and efficacy of the NightWare digital therapeutic system (iPhone + Apple watch + proprietary application) for the treatment of nightmare disorder associated with post-traumatic stress…
- Conditions
- PostTraumatic Stress Disorder, Sleep Disorder, Stress Disorder, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
- Trial name
- NWOES (NCT03828656)
- Testing
- NightWare Therapeutic System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- NightWare
Chronic Insomnia, Sleep Deprivation
Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy™ in Patients With Sleep Deprivation and Chronic Insomnia
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy (PSTx) for individuals suffering from chronic insomnia, sleep deprivation, and REM sleep disorders.
- Conditions
- Chronic Insomnia, Sleep Deprivation, REM Behavior Disorder, REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
- Trial name
- PSHW (NCT06644573)
- Testing
- PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy™ (PSTx), Anesthesia-Induced Sleep Therapy, Diprivan (propofol), Astra-Zeneca
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nyree Penn
Nightmares, PTSD
Integrating Sleep, Nightmare and PTSD Treatments
The purpose of the proposed pilot study is to extend previous findings regarding the efficacy of a brief treatment for chronic posttrauma nightmares and sleep problems by integrating this treatment with evidence-based treatment…
- Trial name
- CPTERRT (NCT02236390)
- Testing
- Exposure, Relaxation, and Rescripting Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy - Cognitive
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- University of Tulsa
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Carvedilol Versus Placebo for Treatment in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
The investigators hypothesize that carvedilol, at less then therapeutic doses for cardiac effect, will reduce symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT01221792
- Testing
- Carvedilol
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia Northwest Pharmaceuticals
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
A Pilot Study to Assess the Effects of Doxazosin on Polysomnography in PTSD
This study will assess the effects of the medication doxazosin on sleep in men and women with PTSD. Sleep will be measured objectively at home using a portable sleep recorder and wrist actigraphy.
- Trial name
- NCT01959022
- Testing
- Doxazosin XL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Doxazosin for Nightmares, Sleep Disturbance, and Non-Nightmare Clinical Symptoms in PTSD
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of doxazosin will assess doxazosin's effectiveness for PTSD nightmares, subjective sleep quality, and non-nightmare PTSD symptoms in adult men and women veterans with full…
- Trial name
- NCT03339258
- Testing
- Doxazosin Mesylate, Extended Release
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Suicidal Ideation
Reducing Suicidal Ideation Through Treatment of Nightmares-Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Patients with PTSD, and frequent nightmares, and mild-moderate suicidal ideation, who are already taking a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) or Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI) will be randomized to…
- Conditions
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Suicidal Ideation, Nightmares
- Trial name
- REST-ON PTSD (NCT02199652)
- Testing
- Prazosin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Augusta University