Insomnia care study for older adults with PTSD
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a treatment plan for insomnia (trouble sleeping) in older adults who also have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The goal is to see whether improving sleep also supports heart and metabolic health (such as blood sugar and heart-related measures).
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Who can take part
- Be a veteran age 50 or older who lives in the community (not in an institution)
- Have been seen by a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facility within the last year
- Have a diagnosis of PTSD
- Have a diagnosis of insomnia disorder (ongoing trouble sleeping)
- Live within 50 miles of the VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center research offices
- You should be able to attend in-person study meetings and consent for yourself
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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