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CBT for Nightmares in OEF/OIF Veterans
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Philadelphia |
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Pennsylvania |
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19104 |
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder - Sleep Disorders - Nightmares |
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The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of two talk therapies for OEF/OIF
veterans at the Philadelphia and the West Haven VA Medical Centers. Participants will
randomly receive one of two individual treatments intended to improve the sleep disturbance
and nightmares of returning veterans.
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| Study Summary: |
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| Criteria: |
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Currently enrolled in treatment in the Philadelphia VA Medical Center or VA
Connecticut Healthcare System Mental Health Clinic
- Meets DSM-IV-R criteria for current PTSD (within the past month)
- Repetitive, military-related nightmares (at least 1 every 2 weeks, for at least 6
months)
- A global sleep disturbance, as indicated by a score of five or greater on the
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
- Ability to read and speak English
- A concurrent anxiety disorder or depressive disorder diagnosis will be allowed
- Dementia related to head injury and amnestic disorder related to head injury will be
allowed
Exclusion Criteria:
- Current substance dependence
- Bipolar disorder
- Delirium
- Dementia that is not related to head injury
- Amnestic disorder that is not related to head injury
- Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
- Severe traumatic brain injury, as indicated by self-report (loss of consciousness or
alteration of mental status greater than 24 hours, or peri-traumatic memory loss, or
any posttraumatic amnesia greater than 7 days)
- The presence of diagnosed sleep disorders other than insomnia: narcolepsy, circadian
rhythm sleep disorders, and periodic limb movement disorder. Participants in
treatment for sleep apnea, or who have not benefited from or declined available
treatment may be included.
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| NCT ID: |
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NCT00691626 |
| Primary Contact: |
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Principal Investigator
Richard Ross, MD PhD
VA Medical Center, Philadelphia
Gerlinde C Harb, PhD
Phone: (215) 823-5800 ext. 6128
Email: harb_g@mail.trc.upenn.edu
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| Backup Contact: |
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Email: Richard.Ross2@va.gov
Richard Ross, MD PhD
Phone: (215) 823-5800 ext. 4046
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| Location Contact: |
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
United States
Gerlinde C Harb, PhD
Phone: 215-823-5800
Email: harb_g@mail.trc.upenn.edu
Site Status: Recruiting |
| Data Source: |
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ClinicalTrials.gov |
| Date Processed: |
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May 25, 2013 |
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