Plain-English translation of NCT05516277 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether two talk-based therapies—one for trauma (PTSD) and one specifically for sleep problems—can help older veterans sleep better and reduce their risk of heart and metabolic disease. Many veterans with PTSD continue to struggle with insomnia even after successful trauma treatment, and this research explores whether addressing sleep separately can improve overall health.
PTSD and sleep problems are both linked to serious heart and metabolic diseases, and they often occur together in older adults. Standard PTSD treatment doesn't always fix the sleep issues that remain, so this trial is testing whether adding a specialized sleep therapy program afterward can fill that gap and protect long-term health.
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You would start with baseline visits to measure your health, including wearing a blood pressure monitor for 24 hours, a glucose sensor for a week, and a sleep-tracking wristwatch. Then you would receive five weekly one-hour sessions teaching behavioral techniques to improve sleep, delivered by a therapist. Throughout the study, you'll complete sleep diaries and answer questions about your mood, sleep, and quality of life.
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