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Behavioral Treatment for Nightmares in REM Sleep Behavior Disorder | Clinical Trials | Clareo Health

RECRUITINGNA

Behavioral Treatment for Nightmares in REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

NCT06441864•University of Utah

Summary

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.

Eligibility

Age

18 - No limit years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria

•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
•Live with a family member who meets all of the above criteria
•Age 18 or older
+2 more criteria

Exclusion Criteria

•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

Locations (1)

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Key Dates

Start Date

July 15, 2024

Primary Completion Date

December 1, 2026

Completion Date

December 1, 2026

Last Updated

March 12, 2026

Enrollment

ESTIMATED participants

Conditions

NightmareNightmare Disorder With Associated Other Sleep DisorderREM Sleep Behavior Disorder

Interventions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares

BEHAVIORAL

Contacts

Jennifer Mundt, PhD

CONTACT

801-646-8287 RBDstudy@utah.edu

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