Sleep medication for fear and sleep in veterans with PTSD
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a new sleep medication (an orexin antagonist) to see if it helps Veterans with PTSD overcome fear and sleep better. It aims to improve how your brain handles fear responses.
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Who can take part
- You must be a U.S. military veteran.
- You need a PTSD diagnosis that has lasted more than 3 months.
- You should have significant insomnia (trouble sleeping).
- You must be able to read and understand English.
- If you take certain antidepressants, your dose must be stable for at least 4 weeks.
- You must not have certain other mental health conditions or recent substance use problems.
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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