NCT06441864NARecruiting
Behavioral Treatment for Nightmares in REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
University of Utah
Start Date
7/15/2024
Completion Date
12/1/2026
Summary
The purpose of this clinical trial is learn whether a behavioral (non-medication) treatment can reduce nightmares in adults with Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD). People with RBD will be enrolled in the study along with their family members (a partner or other family member residing in the same home). All participants will receive the treatment via videoconference and will complete 2 assessments. Participants with RBD will attend 7 sessions, and their family members will attend 2 of those sessions with them.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to No maximum
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of isolated RBD or RBD secondary to neurodegenerative disease
* Age 18 or older
* Speak, read, and write English
* Live in the United States
* Nightmare frequency ≥3 times per week
* Disturbing Dream and Nightmare Severity Index score indicative of nightmare disorder
* Sleep, neurological, and psychiatric medications stable for at least 1 month and willing to keep medications stable through the course of the study
* Live with a family member who is willing to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Possible dementia
* Narcolepsy
* Posttraumatic stress disorder
* Previous behavioral treatment for nightmares
* Currently engaged in sleep- or trauma-focused psychotherapy
* Taking a medication that could cause RBD, if the medication was started prior to onset of RBD symptoms
Inclusion Criteria (Family Members):
* Live with a family member who meets all of the above criteria
* Age 18 or older
* Speak, read, and write English
* Live in the United States
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares
Conditions
NightmareNightmare Disorder With Associated Other Sleep DisorderREM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Locations
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
United States