Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia to Help Veterans with Psychosis
Official title: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Insomnia (CBT-I) to Improve Functional Outcomes in Veterans with Psychosis
Funded at Baltimore VA Medical Center · NIH-11511695 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A veteran-focused CBT-I program tailored for those with psychosis aims to improve sleep and daily functioning.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baltimore VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2021 |
| Project end | November 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| NIH project number | 5I01RX003213-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11511695 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Veterans with psychosis who have insomnia and are receiving care within the VA system.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without insomnia or those not engaged with VA services may see little direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project adapts Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) to address the unique challenges faced by veterans with psychosis. It builds on guidelines developed during earlier work and tests a tailored delivery approach in real-world VA settings. The goal is to determine whether the tailored CBT-I can improve sleep and functional outcomes for these veterans. If successful, the treatment guidelines and training materials would be integrated into national VA practices to reach more patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Improved sleep and better functioning for veterans living with psychosis, potentially speeding rehabilitation.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work shows the tailored CBT-I is feasible and acceptable with preliminary efficacy, supporting a larger trial.
Where this research is happening
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Baltimore VA Medical Center
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Klingaman, Elizabeth a — Baltimore VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Klingaman, Elizabeth a
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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.