RECRUITING

Dismantling Exposure, Relaxation, and Rescripting Therapy

Study Overview

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Description

The purpose of this case series dismantling study is to extend previous findings regarding the efficacy of a brief treatment for chronic post-trauma nightmares by examining the dose effect and mechanism of change. Exposure, relaxation, and rescripting therapy (ERRT) is a promising psychological intervention developed to target trauma-related nightmares and sleep disturbances. ERRT has exhibited strong support in reducing the frequency and intensity of nightmares, as well as improving overall sleep quality in both civilian and veteran samples. In addition, significant decreases in PTSD and depression symptoms have been reported following treatment (Davis et al., 2011; Davis \& Wright, 2007; Long et al., 2011; Swanson, Favorite, Horin, \& Arnedt, 2009). ERRT is currently an evidence-level B suggested treatment (Cranston, Davis, Rhudy, \& Favorite, 2011). Despite this evidence, the mechanism of change for ERRT remains unclear. We propose to conduct a set of case series in order to examine the possible mechanisms: psycho-education, dose response for exposure, and no exposure components of the treatment. Each part of the treatment is theorized to contribute to the improved treatment outcome and it is hypothesized that participants will benefit no matter what group they are in. All participants will receive 5 to 6 treatment sessions, conducted once per week for about 90 minutes, of a modified version of ERRT.

Official Title

Exposure, Relaxation, Rescripting Therapy (ERRT) Dismantling

Quick Facts

Study Start:2014-08
Study Completion:2025-08
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT02236377

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.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * 18 years of age or older at the time of the intake,
  2. * experienced a traumatic event, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5),
  3. * have approximately one nightmare each week for the past month
  4. * be able to read and speak English.
  1. * age of 17 or younger
  2. * acute or apparent psychosis
  3. * unmedicated bipolar disorder
  4. * intellectual disability
  5. * active suicidality,
  6. * recent parasuicidal behaviors
  7. * untreated substance use disorder in past 6 months

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Joanne L Davis, PhD
CONTACT
9186312875
joanne-davis@utulsa.edu
Lucia D Villarreal, MS
CONTACT
9186313976
LDV0460@utulsa.edu

Principal Investigator

Joanne L Davis, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Tulsa

Study Locations (Sites)

Joanne L. Davis
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74104
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: University of Tulsa

  • Joanne L Davis, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Tulsa

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2014-08
Study Completion Date2025-08

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2014-08
Study Completion Date2025-08

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • ERRT
  • Nightmares
  • Sleep
  • Trauma
  • PTSD

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Frequent Trauma-related Nightmares