Treating Insomnia & Nightmares After Trauma: Impact on Symptoms & Quality of Life
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Insomnia Sleep Studies, Psychiatric |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 10/21/2012 |
| Start Date: | January 2010 |
| End Date: | September 2011 |
| Contact: | Carla M Nappi, PhD |
| Email: | carla.nappi@va.gov |
| Phone: | 858 642 3569 |
Exposure to trauma, especially when it manifests as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),
results in numerous negative consequences for patients, families, and society. Some of the
most frequent, disturbing, and treatment resistant symptoms of PTSD are nightmares and
insomnia. This study will examine whether treatments specifically targeted at those sleep
disorders can improve clinical outcomes and increase health-related quality of life in
individuals recently exposed to war-related trauma. Hypotheses are that treating nightmares
and insomnia will improve both nighttime and daytime symptoms of PTSD, as well as quality of
life.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 1 or more deployments to OEF or OIF
- Exposure to Trauma
- Nightmares 2 or more times per week
- Insomnia for 1 month or more
- Live in greater San Diego County region
Exclusion Criteria:
- Use of medications for sleep or nightmares in the past 2 weeks
- Current enrollment in psychotherapy for PTSD
- Current or recent substance or alcohol abuse or dependence
- Other untreated sleep disorders (e.g., sleep apnea)
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