Behavioral Treatment for Nightmares in REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of Utah

About this trial

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

Qualifiers

Diagnosis of isolated RBD or RBD secondary to neurodegenerative disease

Age 18 or older

Speak, read, and write English

Live in the United States

Disqualifiers

Possible dementia

Narcolepsy

Posttraumatic stress disorder

Previous behavioral treatment for nightmares

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares

Treatment groups

20 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators