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CBT vs ABC-I for Insomnia in PTSD

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Led By Jennifer L Martin, PhD
Research Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Have symptoms of insomnia
Have symptoms of PTSD
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6-months follow-up
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Study Summary

This trial will compare a new treatment, ABC-I, to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) among Veterans with comorbid Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and insomnia disorder. ABC-I has been shown to improve treatment adherence and the study objectives are to evaluate the benefits of ABC-I in reducing PTSD symptoms and improving insomnia symptoms and sleep quality.

Who is the study for?
Veterans over 18 living within 50 miles of the VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center, who have PTSD and insomnia, and received VAGLAHS care in the past year. Excluded are those unable to consent, with unstable housing or medical conditions, pregnant or recent parents, active substance users/recently sober under 90 days, engaged in other PTSD therapies or with severe sleep disorders.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial compares ABC-I (Acceptance and Behavioral Changes to treat Insomnia) with CBT-I (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) for Veterans having both PTSD and insomnia. Each participant will receive one of these treatments through five sessions to see which is more effective at reducing PTSD symptoms and improving sleep quality.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves behavioral therapy rather than medication, side effects may include discomfort from discussing personal experiences during therapy sessions but typically do not involve physical side effects like those associated with drugs.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have trouble sleeping.
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I experience symptoms of PTSD.
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I experience symptoms of PTSD.
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I have trouble sleeping.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6-months follow-up
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6-months follow-up for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)
PTSD Check List for DSM-5 (PCL-5)
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: The ABC of Insomnia (Acceptance and the Behavioral Changes toExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
This is the new treatment arm that is being compared to CBT-I, standard treatment for insomnia.
Group II: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for InsomniaActive Control1 Intervention
This is the standard treatment for insomnia that is being compared to the new treatment (ABCI).

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Who is running the clinical trial?

VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor
1,611 Previous Clinical Trials
3,304,884 Total Patients Enrolled
26 Trials studying Insomnia
3,797 Patients Enrolled for Insomnia
Jennifer L Martin, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorVA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Sepulveda, CA
1 Previous Clinical Trials
212 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05194930 — N/A
Insomnia Research Study Groups: The ABC of Insomnia (Acceptance and the Behavioral Changes to, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Insomnia Clinical Trial 2023: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05194930 — N/A
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05194930 — N/A
Insomnia Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT05194930 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the cap on patient enrollment for this clinical trial?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, the trial was posted on September 1st 2022 and is currently searching for 400 participants from a single location. The data has been recently refreshed as of 9/2/2022."

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Are applications still being accepted for involvement in this trial?

"Affirmative. According to the information available on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is actively recruiting participants - having first been posted in September 1st 2022 and last updated two days later. 400 people are needed from a single clinic site for the study's completion."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
California
What site did they apply to?
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Sepulveda, CA
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0

What questions have other patients asked about this trial?

How long do screenings take?
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments

Why did patients apply to this trial?

Suffer from insomnia and sometimes night terrors. I have been diagnosed with C-PTSD.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Treatments for Insomnia in Veterans With PTSD
2022. "Treatments for Insomnia in Veterans With PTSD". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05194930.
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