NightWare app for veterans with PTSD and sleep problems
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a smartwatch app called NightWare that may reduce nightmares and improve sleep in veterans with PTSD. It could also help heart health by improving sleep quality.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with PTSD.
- You have nightmares that disturb your sleep.
- Your blood pressure is below 160/100 mmHg.
- Your fasting blood sugar is below 126 mg/dL.
- You have poor sleep quality (score 6 or higher on a sleep questionnaire).
- You don't drive when drowsy, have wireless internet and two power outlets in your bedroom, and agree not to use other heart-rate tracking apps.
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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