Behavioral Treatment for Nightmares in REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
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Conditions studied: Nightmare, Nightmare Disorder With Associated Other Sleep Disorder, REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
In brief
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 facts
- Study ID
- NCT06441864
- Run by
- University of Utah
- People needed
- 20
- Starts
- 2024-07-15
- Expected to finish
- 2026-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-03-12
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Diagnosis of isolated RBD or RBD secondary to neurodegenerative disease
- Age 18 or older
- Speak, read, and write English
- Live in the United States
- Nightmare frequency ≥3 times per week
- Disturbing Dream and Nightmare Severity Index score indicative of nightmare disorder
- Sleep, neurological, and psychiatric medications stable for at least 1 month and willing to keep medications stable through the course of the study
- Live with a family member who is willing to participate in the study
You may not qualify if…
- Possible dementia
- Narcolepsy
- Posttraumatic stress disorder
- Previous behavioral treatment for nightmares
- Currently engaged in sleep- or trauma-focused psychotherapy
- Taking a medication that could cause RBD, if the medication was started prior to onset of RBD symptoms
- Inclusion Criteria (Family Members):
- Live with a family member who meets all of the above criteria
- Age 18 or older
- Speak, read, and write English
- Live in the United States
Where it is running
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (enrolling)
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