Improving sleep for veterans with psychosis using therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Insomnia (CBT-I) to Improve Functional Outcomes in Veterans with Psychosis
This study is testing a special sleep therapy called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) to help veterans with psychosis get better sleep and feel more functional in their daily lives.
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 ID | NIH-11196057 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) to help veterans suffering from psychosis improve their sleep and overall functioning. The study aims to tailor CBT-I specifically for the unique challenges faced by this population, which has historically been under-treated for insomnia. By implementing new guidelines developed from previous pilot studies, the research seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of this therapy in a larger group of veterans. If successful, the findings will be integrated into national VA training materials to enhance treatment accessibility.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans diagnosed with psychotic disorders who are experiencing insomnia.
Not a fit: Patients without a diagnosis of psychosis or those not experiencing insomnia may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve sleep quality and functional outcomes for veterans with psychosis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot studies have shown that tailored CBT-I can be feasible and effective for this population, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Baltimore VA Medical Center — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Klingaman, Elizabeth a — Baltimore VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Klingaman, Elizabeth a
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 below.