NightWare and heart health in women with PTSD
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Kidney & urinary, Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests if a device called NightWare can help women with PTSD who have nightmares improve their sleep and heart health. It compares women with PTSD to those without PTSD.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman with PTSD and have nightmares that disturb your sleep.
- You have poor sleep quality, with a score of 6 or higher on a sleep questionnaire.
- You are generally healthy without serious medical conditions like diabetes or heart disease.
- You are not taking medications for blood pressure, cholesterol, or diabetes.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or within 12 months after giving birth.
- You are not a shift worker or have other sleep disorders like sleepwalking.
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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