Behavioral Treatment for Nightmares in REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

Part of paid clinical trials in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Sponsor
University of Utah
Study ID
NCT06441864
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Nightmare
  • Nightmare Disorder With Associated Other Sleep Disorder
  • REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares — BEHAVIORAL
    The intervention will consist of 7 therapy sessions (once per week for 7 weeks) which will be delivered via videoconference. Family members will attend 2 of the 7 treatment sessions. During the sessions, participants will learn techniques for managing and changing nightmares.

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

Start date
Jul 15, 2024
Status verified
Mar 2026
Primary completion
Dec 1, 2026
Completion
Dec 1, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
20 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: 2-week baseline
    Participants will receive treatment after a 2-week baseline assessment period
  • Experimental: 4-week baseline
    Participants will receive treatment after a 4-week baseline assessment period

Primary Outcome Measure

Disturbing Dream and Nightmare Severity Index (DDNSI) [ Time Frame: Baseline and posttreatment ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of UtahSalt Lake CityUtah84108
Jennifer Mundt, PhD
[email protected]
801-646-8287
Jennifer Mundt, PhD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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