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Behavioral Treatment for Nightmares in REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

Description

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 romantic partners. All participants will receive the treatment via videoconference and will complete 2 assessments. Participants with RBD will attend 7 sessions, and their partners will attend 2 of those sessions with them.

Conditions

NightmareNightmare Disorder With Associated Other Sleep DisorderREM Sleep Behavior Disorder
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NightmareNightmare Disorder With Associated Other Sleep DisorderREM Sleep Behavior Disorder

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Study Details

Study overview

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 romantic partners. All participants will receive the treatment via videoconference and will complete 2 assessments. Participants with RBD will attend 7 sessions, and their partners will attend 2 of those sessions with them.

Behavioral Treatment for Nightmares in REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

Behavioral Treatment for Nightmares in REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

Condition
Nightmare
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Salt Lake City

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84108

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility 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 romantic partner who is willing to participate in the study
  • * 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
  • * Live with a romantic partner who meets all of the above criteria
  • * Age 18 or older
  • * Speak, read, and write English
  • * Live in the United States

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Utah,

Study Record Dates

2025-12-01