Brief Treatment for Trauma Nightmares in Trauma-exposed Adults With Bipolar Disorder

Description

Exposure, relaxation, and rescripting therapy (ERRT) is a promising psychological intervention developed to target trauma-related nightmares and sleep disturbances. Though further evidence is needed, ERRT has shown strong support in reducing the number and intensity of nightmares, as well as improving overall sleep quality in both civilian and veteran samples. This study will assess the efficacy in individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Conditions

Nightmares, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

Exposure, relaxation, and rescripting therapy (ERRT) is a promising psychological intervention developed to target trauma-related nightmares and sleep disturbances. Though further evidence is needed, ERRT has shown strong support in reducing the number and intensity of nightmares, as well as improving overall sleep quality in both civilian and veteran samples. This study will assess the efficacy in individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Efficacy of a Brief Treatment for Chronic Nightmares Among Trauma-Exposed Persons With Bipolar Disorder

Brief Treatment for Trauma Nightmares in Trauma-exposed Adults With Bipolar Disorder

Condition
Nightmares
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Tulsa

University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, 74104

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

  • * Nightmares at least once per week for the past month
  • * Formal diagnosis of Bipolar disorder (I or II)
  • * Exposure to traumatic event (1+ months ago)
  • * Stable on bipolar medication for at least 2 months
  • * A traumatic event within the last month
  • * Intellectual disability
  • * Current or recent mania/hypomania within the last 3 months
  • * Suicide attempt or hospitalization within the last 3 months
  • * Current or untreated substance use disorder within the past 6 months

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Tulsa,

Joanne L Davis, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Tulsa

Study Record Dates

2027-05