Improving sleep in veterans with PTSD through brief behavioral treatment
Official title: Brief Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia in Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Funded at Veterans Affairs Med Ctr San Francisco · NIH-11191405 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at a short treatment to help veterans with PTSD sleep better, using video and phone sessions, and it will compare how well this treatment works against a relaxation training program.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Affairs Med Ctr San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01RX004243-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11191405 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans diagnosed with both Insomnia Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have insomnia or PTSD may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates a brief behavioral treatment for insomnia specifically designed for veterans suffering from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Participants will engage in a combination of video and telephone sessions aimed at improving their sleep and overall psychosocial functioning. The study will assess the effectiveness of this treatment by measuring changes in insomnia severity and psychosocial outcomes over time. Veterans will be randomly assigned to receive either the insomnia treatment or a relaxation training control, allowing for a comparison of results.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the quality of life for veterans by improving their sleep and reducing PTSD symptoms.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results for behavioral treatments for insomnia in similar populations, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Veterans Affairs Med Ctr San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Maguen, Shira — Veterans Affairs Med Ctr San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Maguen, Shira
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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.