Decreasing Nightmares in Adults With Narcolepsy
Recruiting now · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Narcolepsy, Narcolepsy Type 1, Narcolepsy With Cataplexy, Narcolepsy Without Cataplexy, Nightmare, Nightmare Disorder With Associated Other Sleep Disorder
In brief
The purpose of this clinical trial is learn whether a behavioral (non-medication) treatment can reduce nightmares in adults with narcolepsy. All participants will receive the treatment and will complete three assessments. Half of the participants will receive the treatment after the first assessment, and half will receive it after the second assessment. Romantic partners of participants with narcolepsy will also be eligible to enroll in the study. Partners will complete three assessments but will not participate in the treatment.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06383806
- Run by
- University of Utah
- People needed
- 80
- Starts
- 2026-07-01
- Expected to finish
- 2027-09-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-07-15
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Diagnosis of narcolepsy type 1 or narcolepsy type 2
- Nightmare frequency of ≥1 times per week
- Age 18 or older
- Able to speak, read, and write in English
- Live in the United States
- Sleep and psychiatric medications stable for ≥ 1 month and willing to keep medications stable for the duration of the study
You may not qualify if…
- Currently engaged in trauma- or sleep-related psychotherapy
- Previous behavioral treatment for nightmares
- Medical, psychiatric, or cognitive condition which would interfere with ability to engage in the treatment
- Untreated moderate-severe sleep apnea
- PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE PARTNERS OF SOMEONE WITH NARCOLEPSY
- Inclusion Criteria:
- Live with a romantic partner who meets the above criteria and has agreed to participate in the study
- Age 18 or older
- Able to speak, read, and write in English
- Live in the United States
Where it is running
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (enrolling)
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