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Behavioral Treatment for Nightmares in REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllUniversity of Utah
NCT06441864 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

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.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
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 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 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
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What it tests

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares
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Where

1 site
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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