RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05780177

Brief Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia in Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder


Sponsor

VA Office of Research and Development

Enrollment

200 participants

Start Date

May 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study will investigate treatments for insomnia in Veterans who have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The purpose of this study is to compare a brief behavioral treatment for insomnia (BBTI) to a treatment that helps promote relaxation (progressive muscle relaxation training or PMRT). The investigators will examine improvements in psychosocial functioning and insomnia severity. The investigators will also examine whether treatment gains last over time and whether suicidal ideation decreases following insomnia treatment.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a brief behavioral sleep treatment for military veterans who have both insomnia and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The treatment — Brief Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia (BBTI) — teaches specific sleep habits and routines to help people fall asleep more easily and wake up less often. **You may be eligible if:** - You are a veteran between 18 and 75 years old - You meet the criteria for both insomnia disorder and current PTSD - If you are taking medications for sleep or PTSD, you have been on a stable dose for at least one month and do not plan to change them during the study - If you are in therapy, you have been in treatment for at least one month and will continue it during the study **You may NOT be eligible if:** - You have not served in the military - Your insomnia or PTSD symptoms are not stable enough for the study - You are unwilling to maintain a consistent medication or therapy schedule during the trial Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALBrief Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia (BBTI)

Participants in this arm will receive 4 sessions (30-60 minutes) of a brief behavioral treatment for insomnia called BBTI. Relaxation techniques are not a component of BBTI.

BEHAVIORALProgressive Muscle Relaxation Training (PMRT)

Participants in this arm will receive 4 sessions (30-60 minutes) of progressive muscle relaxation training called PMRT.


Locations(1)

San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, California, United States

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