Understanding sleep patterns in veterans with trauma-related nightmares
Characterization of sleep with trauma nightmares using ambulatory sleep measurement
This study is looking at how veterans with trauma-related nightmares and trouble sleeping experience sleep at home, so we can better understand their sleep patterns and create personalized treatments to help them manage their nightmares.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Minneapolis VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11099660 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the sleep patterns of veterans who experience trauma-related nightmares and insomnia. By using a non-intrusive method to measure sleep over multiple nights in the comfort of their own homes, the study aims to identify specific sleep features linked to these nightmares. The goal is to gather data that can inform personalized treatment plans, particularly focusing on cognitive-behavioral interventions for managing nightmares. This approach addresses the limitations of traditional sleep studies that often miss critical data about nightmares.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who have experienced trauma and report significant insomnia or trauma-related nightmares.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a history of trauma or do not experience nightmares may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective, personalized treatments for veterans suffering from trauma-related nightmares and insomnia.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using home-based sleep measurement techniques to better understand sleep disorders, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- Minneapolis VA Medical Center — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miller, Katherine Elizabeth — Minneapolis VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Miller, Katherine Elizabeth
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.