PAP breathing treatment for veterans with PTSD and substance use
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial studies whether using a PAP breathing device (a machine that helps keep airways open during sleep) can help veterans who have PTSD and a substance use disorder while they receive residential treatment. It’s specifically for people with obstructive sleep apnea and aims to see if this treatment is safe and helpful during recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are a U.S. veteran (or Reserve/National Guard) and at least 18 years old
- You have obstructive sleep apnea—your sleep study shows AHI of 5 or more per hour
- You have had trauma (childhood or adulthood) at least 1 month ago, and you currently meet PTSD criteria
- You have a current substance use disorder diagnosis and used substances at least 20 days in the last 90 days
- You are on the PTSD track of the residential SARRTP unit and can give informed consent
- You do not have central sleep apnea (a specific type of apnea), and you are not already using a PAP machine on arrival
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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