Decreasing Nightmares in Adults With Narcolepsy

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
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 narcolepsy. All participants will receive the treatment and will complete three assessments. Half of the participants will receive the treatment after the first assessment, and half will receive it after the second assessment. Romantic partners of participants with narcolepsy will also be eligible to enroll in the study. Partners will complete three assessments but will not participate in the treatment.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Diagnosis of narcolepsy type 1 or narcolepsy type 2

Nightmare frequency of ≥1 times per week

Age 18 or older

Able to speak, read, and write in English

Disqualifiers

Currently engaged in trauma- or sleep-related psychotherapy

Previous behavioral treatment for nightmares

Medical, psychiatric, or cognitive condition which would interfere with ability to engage in the treatment

Untreated moderate-severe sleep apnea

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT)

Treatment groups

80 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators