Actively Recruiting
Brief Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia in Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Led by VA Office of Research and Development · Updated on 2026-04-21
200
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
208 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study will investigate treatments for insomnia in Veterans who have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The purpose of this study is to compare a brief behavioral treatment for insomnia (BBTI) to a treatment that helps promote relaxation (progressive muscle relaxation training or PMRT). The investigators will examine improvements in psychosocial functioning and insomnia severity. The investigators will also examine whether treatment gains last over time and whether suicidal ideation decreases following insomnia treatment.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Brief Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia in Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Individuals between the ages of 18-75 years who served in the military
- Veterans who meet DSM-5 Criteria for Insomnia Disorder
- Veterans who meet DSM-5 Criteria for current PTSD
- Stable on insomnia, PTSD, or psychotropic medications for at least one month with no changes during active treatment
- Receiving psychotherapy for at least one month with no plans to discontinue during the trial
- Completed or waiting one month after evidence-based treatments targeting insomnia or PTSD before screening
- Individuals with mild to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) are included
- Individuals with chronic pain are included
- Individuals with treated or untreated sleep apnea or high risk for sleep apnea are included
You will not qualify if you...
- Veterans with a lifetime history of psychotic disorder or manic episodes
- Veterans with moderate to severe alcohol or substance use disorder
- Veterans with recent homicidal behaviors
- Veterans with recent suicidal behaviors, hospitalization, or prominent suicidal ideation with intent or plan
- Veterans who are pregnant
- Veterans who work night or rotating shifts
- Veterans with unstable housing
- Veterans with untreated medical conditions affecting sleep, such as restless legs syndrome
- Veterans with uncontrolled seizure disorder
- Veterans unable to participate in video treatment sessions or complete online surveys
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, California, United States, 94121-1563
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
S
Shira Maguen, PhD
CONTACT
J
Joy Huggins, MA
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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