104 Participants Needed

Non-invasive Nerve Stimulation for Sleep Difficulties in PTSD

(NINS Trial)

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Overseen ByRichard B Berry, MD
Age: 18 - 65
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

People often have difficulty sleeping. Reasons are many. But, difficulty falling and staying asleep are common issues. Sleep difficulties are common in disorders such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Current treatments for sleep difficulties are not effective for everyone. Better treatments are needed. In this study, the investigators are testing two nerve stimulation locations that may impact brain function in such a way that sleep is improved.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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John B. Williamson, PhD

Principal Investigator

North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, Gainesville, FL

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for individuals with PTSD, possibly with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), who struggle to sleep and are fluent in English. It's not suitable for those with neurological issues unrelated to mTBI, severe psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia, untreated sleep apnea, major sensory deficits, current substance abuse or recent drug use.

Inclusion Criteria

English fluency
I have PTSD with or without a mild brain injury, and I'm currently experiencing significant symptoms.

Exclusion Criteria

Current drug or alcohol abuse
Drug abuse within the last two months will result in exclusion or delay
I have no neurological conditions affecting the study other than mild traumatic brain injury.
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive non-invasive nerve stimulation at the ear to improve sleep quality

1 night
1 visit (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • non-invasive nerve stimulation
Trial Overview The study is examining the effects of non-invasive nerve stimulation on two different areas that might improve brain function and help people with PTSD sleep better. The goal is to find more effective treatments for sleep difficulties associated with PTSD.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: non-invasive nerve stimulation aExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Electrical stimulation will be delivered to a location at the ear.
Group II: non-invasive nerve stimulation bPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Electrical stimulation will be delivered to a location at the ear for two minutes and rolled off to zero slowly.

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

VA Office of Research and Development

Lead Sponsor

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