AIR Sleep Treatment for PTSD-related Sleep Disorders
(AIR Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial uses video calls to help veterans with PTSD, sleep apnea, and insomnia improve their sleep and daily functioning. The main goal is to enhance their quality of life by teaching better sleep habits. Veterans will also give feedback on how practical and acceptable they find the treatment.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Lizabeth A Goldstein, PhD
Principal Investigator
San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for Veterans with both sleep apnea and insomnia, who also have PTSD or subthreshold PTSD. Participants must be diagnosed with sleep apnea (Apnea Hypopnea Index of at least 5) and recommended for PAP therapy. They should be willing to attend all sessions, read English well enough for treatment, and not have plans that interfere with regular attendance.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive behavioral sleep treatment via telehealth over six sessions
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in quality of life, sleep-related functioning, and PTSD symptom severity
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Apnea and Insomnia Relief (AIR)
- Sleep Education (SE)
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
VA Office of Research and Development
Lead Sponsor