Sleep apnea treatment for veterans with PTSD and substance use
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether treating sleep apnea with a breathing device during a residential program helps veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use problems. It aims to improve their recovery and quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You must be a U.S. military veteran or Reserve/National Guard member.
- You need to have sleep apnea, which means you stop breathing briefly during sleep.
- You must have experienced a traumatic event (at least one month ago).
- You need a current diagnosis of both PTSD and a substance use disorder, with substance use on at least 20 days in the last 90 days.
- You must be enrolled in the PTSD track of a residential treatment program for substance abuse.
- You cannot already be using a positive airway pressure (PAP) device, and you must not have certain other conditions like central sleep apnea, severe memory problems, or psychosis.
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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