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NightWare and Cardiovascular Health in Veterans With PTSD

RecruitingNAAges 22 Years - 88 YearsAllVA Office of Research and Development
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The purpose of this study is to learn more about the effectiveness of a prescription wrist-wearable device called NightWare (NW) on improving sleep in Veterans with nightmares related to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The investigators also want to learn whether it improves cardiovascular health among this population.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosis of Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) via American Psychiatric Association PTSD diagnostic criteria in the fifth edition of its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) 2. Self-report having repetitive nightmares contributing to disrupted sleep 3. Resting blood pressure (BP, \<160/100 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) 4. Fasted glucose \<126 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) 5. Poor overall sleep quality as indicated by a Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score 6 or higher 6. Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS): Question #8 score above "0" will prompt an additional question: Do you drive ("get behind the wheel") when you are drowsy? The answer must be "No" to be enrolled in the study due to safety concerns 7. Wireless Internet and two power outlets in sleeping location 8. Willingness not to use any other application which collects heart rate data on the phone and watch that is used for NightWare Exclusion Criteria: 1. Unstable medical condition (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension or active Cardiovascular disease (CVD) or cancer) 2. Active infection (note, anyone with an active infection would become eligible once the infection has ended) 3. Thyroid dysfunction, defined as an ultrasensitive thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)\<0.5 or \>5.0 milliunits per liter (mU/L); volunteers with abnormal thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) values will be re-considered for participation in the study after follow-up evaluation by the Primary Care Provider (PCP) with initiation or adjustment of thyroid hormone replacement; or other problems that would interfere with participation in the study 4. Use of insulin or sulfonylureas 5. Pregnancy or currently breast feeding 6. Current history (past 3 months) of substance (excluding marijuana) or alcohol abuse per the SCID-5. Adults with past substance or alcohol use disorders will be allowed to participate 7. Participants will be excluded if they report elevated acute risk for suicidal self-directed violence warranting immediate hospitalization (e.g., suicidal ideation with intent, evaluated by the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale \[C-SSRS\]) 8. Shift workers (due to circadian rhythm disruption) 9. Diagnosis of active disorder of arousal from non-rapid eye movement sleep, rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder, or narcolepsy; 10. Nocturia that causes awakening from sleep 11. Known sleep walking or acting out dreams (contraindication to NightWare (NW) use) 12. Diagnosis or suspicion of dementia 13. Seizure disorder 14. Participants experiencing severe cognitive impairment or current psychiatric symptoms of such severity that would preclude participation (e.g., active psychosis, imminently suicidal)
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What it tests

  • NightWare
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Where

1 site
Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO
Aurora, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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