Study Summary
This trial will test whether a sleep treatment can improve symptoms in Gulf War Veterans with Gulf War Illness.
- Gulf War Syndrome
Treatment Effectiveness
Effectiveness Progress
Study Objectives
3 Primary · 1 Secondary · Reporting Duration: Change from baseline to 1 week post-treatment (after 6 weeks).
Trial Safety
Safety Progress
Trial Design
2 Treatment Groups
Sleep Education (SE)
1 of 2
Apnea and Insomnia Relief (AIR)
1 of 2
Active Control
Experimental Treatment
80 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: Apnea and Insomnia Relief (AIR) · No Placebo Group · N/A
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Who is running the clinical trial?
Eligibility Criteria
Age 48 - 80 · All Participants · 6 Total Inclusion Criteria
Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:- Chao, Linda L., Jennifer C. Kanady, Nicole Crocker, Laura D. Straus, Jennifer Hlavin, Thomas J. Metzler, Shira Maguen, and Thomas C. Neylan. 2021. “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Veterans with Gulf War Illness: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial”. Life Sciences. Elsevier BV. doi:10.1016/j.lfs.2021.119147.
- 2022. "Pilot Test of Apnea and Insomnia Relief for Veterans With Gulf War Illness". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05137743.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this trial open to applicants aged 75 or younger?
"Enrollees for this medical research must be between 48 and 80 years old." - Anonymous Online Contributor
What is the sample size of this research project?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this research study - which was first advertised on February 15th 2022- is currently recruiting participants. The aim of the trial is to enrol 80 patients from one medical centre." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Is it possible for me to join this experiment?
"The eligibility requirements for this trial necessitate that participants suffer from Gulf War Illness and are between 48 to 80 years of age. The goal is to access a total of 80 suitable candidates." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Are individuals currently able to enroll in this research project?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this trial that was originally posted on February 15th 2022 is still looking for participants and has been recently updated on March 1st of the same year. 80 patients are needed from a single medical centre." - Anonymous Online Contributor