Improving sleep health in at-risk populations
Official title: Sleep health in special populations
Funded at University of California Los Angeles · NIH-10911359 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help veterans who struggle with insomnia and PTSD by testing a new treatment called ABC-I, which combines helpful strategies with acceptance techniques, to see if it works better than the usual therapy for sleep problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | August 21, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $130,173 |
| NIH project number | 5K24HL143055-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-10911359 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include veterans suffering from insomnia and PTSD who have not responded well to traditional therapies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without sleep disorders or those who do not have PTSD may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing sleep health among patient populations that are considered at risk, particularly veterans with insomnia and PTSD. It aims to mentor trainees and junior investigators in the treatment of sleep disorders that have not been adequately addressed by existing therapies. The study will evaluate a new treatment approach called Acceptance and the Behavioral Changes to Treat Insomnia (ABC-I), which combines behavioral strategies with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either ABC-I or standard cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to assess the effectiveness of these interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments for sleep disorders in vulnerable populations, improving their overall health and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for various psychological conditions, suggesting potential success for this novel approach in treating insomnia.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martin, Jennifer L — University of California Los Angeles
- 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.