Actively Recruiting
Behavioral Treatment for Nightmares in REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Led by University of Utah · Updated on 2026-03-12
20
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
124 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this clinical trial is learn whether a behavioral (non-medication) treatment can reduce nightmares in adults with Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD). People with RBD will be enrolled in the study along with their family members (a partner or other family member residing in the same home). All participants will receive the treatment via videoconference and will complete 2 assessments. Participants with RBD will attend 7 sessions, and their family members will attend 2 of those sessions with them.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Behavioral Treatment for Nightmares in REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of isolated REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD) or RBD secondary to neurodegenerative disease
- Age 18 or older
- Speak, read, and write English
- Live in the United States
- Nightmare frequency three or more times per week
- Disturbing Dream and Nightmare Severity Index score indicating nightmare disorder
- Stable sleep, neurological, and psychiatric medications for at least one month and willing to keep stable during study
- Live with a family member willing to participate in the study
- Family members must live with the participant, be age 18 or older, speak, read, and write English, and live in the United States
You will not qualify if you...
- Possible dementia
- Narcolepsy
- Posttraumatic stress disorder
- Previous behavioral treatment for nightmares
- Currently engaged in sleep- or trauma-focused psychotherapy
- Taking medication that could cause REM Sleep Behavior Disorder if started before RBD symptoms began
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84108
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Jennifer Mundt, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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