Plain-English translation of NCT05683132 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 a specialized sleep therapy called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) that has been adapted for trauma survivors. Researchers want to see if helping women veterans sleep better might make them more willing and able to engage in PTSD treatment. The study will compare this sleep-focused therapy to an educational program about PTSD that is typically offered at VA clinics.
Many women veterans struggle with both PTSD and sleep problems, and the two conditions often make each other worse. Researchers believe that if they can help fix sleep problems first, it might be an easier entry point to treatment and could help more women veterans get the PTSD care they need.
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You would be assigned to either the specialized sleep therapy group or the educational information group. Both involve sessions where you'll work with a therapist or educator, and you'll complete assessments at the start and throughout the study to measure changes in your sleep and PTSD symptoms. The study is designed to see how the treatment affects your readiness and willingness to engage in further PTSD care.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 5, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
VA Office of Research and Development
Enrollment target
~100 participants
Started
June 2023
Primary completion
December 2027
Age range
18 Years and older
Sex
Female only
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in April 2026.
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Central contact
Gwendolyn C Carlson, PhD
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA
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