Sleep treatment for veterans with PTSD
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study is testing a sleep health program for Veterans with PTSD. The program uses video-based sessions to help improve sleep and reduce nightmares, which may also help with PTSD symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are a U.S. Military Veteran, 18 or older, and you receive care through the VA (either primary care or mental health).
- You have been diagnosed with PTSD (or have significant PTSD symptoms based on a standard assessment).
- You have insomnia (trouble falling or staying asleep) and also have frequent nightmares.
- Your sleep problems interfere with your daily life (work, relationships, or daily activities).
- You need to have access to reliable internet on a computer or tablet, and be willing to use video and secure email for treatment sessions.
- You are willing to take part in 8 to 12 sessions of a sleep-focused treatment.
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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