Sleep Health Intervention for PTSD
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Overseen ByCorinne F Sigmund, BA
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
No Placebo Group
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
Sleep disturbance is a major problem in Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study will test a version of a sleep treatment that's been shown to be effective in the general population, with some changes to tailor it to the needs of Veterans with PTSD and sleep disturbance.
Research Team
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Anne Richards, MD MPH
Principal Investigator
San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for Veterans with PTSD who struggle with sleep. It's designed to help those who haven't found relief from other treatments and are looking for a new approach specifically tailored to their needs.Inclusion Criteria
CAPS 5 PTSD diagnosis; or CAPS 5 score >=25 in the absence of full criteria
I am a U.S. Military Veteran over 18 receiving care from the VA.
I am willing to attend 8-12 sessions to improve my sleep.
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Exclusion Criteria
I am currently in, or will start, therapy for sleep issues soon.
No access to reliable internet service connected to a computer, iPad or similar device (telephone not adequate)
Inability or unwillingness to use a VA-approved videoconferencing platform and VA secure email
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Treatment Details
Interventions
- Sleep Psychoeducation Control (Behavioral Intervention)
- TranS-C for PTSD (Behavioral Intervention)
Trial OverviewThe study tests TranS-C, a modified sleep treatment proven effective in the general population, now adapted for Veterans with PTSD. Participants will also receive Sleep Psychoeducation as a control comparison.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Arm 1: ExperimentalExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants receiving experimental TSC-PTSD treatment.
Group II: Arm 2: Active ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Participants receiving sleep psychoeducation control.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
VA Office of Research and Development
Lead Sponsor
Trials
1,691
Recruited
3,759,000+