A new treatment for insomnia in veterans with PTSD
Official title: A Novel Acceptance-based Treatment for Insomnia in Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Funded at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System · NIH-11019747 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new way to help veterans with PTSD who have trouble sleeping by combining helpful sleep habits with a special therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, to see if it can improve their sleep quality.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2022 |
| Project end | September 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX003321-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11019747 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans diagnosed with PTSD who also experience insomnia.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without PTSD or those who do not suffer from insomnia may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates a novel treatment approach for veterans suffering from insomnia related to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It combines traditional behavioral strategies with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to address the unique challenges faced by this population. The treatment, known as Acceptance and the Behavioral Changes to Treat Insomnia (ABC-I), aims to improve sleep quality by integrating behavioral components like sleep hygiene and relaxation techniques with ACT exercises. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of this combined approach in alleviating insomnia symptoms in veterans.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve sleep quality and overall well-being for veterans with PTSD.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary work suggests that similar approaches combining ACT with behavioral strategies have shown promise, indicating potential for success in this novel treatment.
Where this research is happening
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VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martin, Jennifer L — VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Martin, Jennifer L
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.