Predicting nightmares in military veterans with PTSD
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study is testing whether wearable sensors can predict when a nightmare is about to happen by looking at body signals like heart rate and breathing. If it works, it could lead to earlier help for people with PTSD who suffer from frequent nightmares.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old.
- You must be an active military member or a veteran.
- You must be receiving psychiatric care at a military hospital for PTSD caused by combat.
- You must score above 33 on the PCL-5 test (a standard PTSD checklist).
- You must have trauma-related nightmares at least 4 times per week.
- You must not have other sleep disorders like sleep apnea or narcolepsy.
- You must not have had a psychiatric condition before the trauma that required more than a year of 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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