Testing suvorexant for sleep and PTSD in veterans
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if the sleep medication suvorexant can improve both sleep and PTSD symptoms in veterans. If you have PTSD and insomnia, and you are a veteran, this might be a treatment option for you.
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Who can take part
- You are a U.S. military veteran between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with PTSD for more than 3 months with at least moderate symptoms.
- You have significant insomnia, as measured by a sleep questionnaire.
- You have not had heavy alcohol or drug use in the last 3 months.
- You are not currently taking certain sleep medications or strong interacting drugs.
- You are not at high risk of suicide or have untreated sleep apnea.
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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