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The purpose of this study is to find out what effects Exposure, Rescripting, and Relaxation Therapy (ERRT) has on nightmares and associated problems in veterans.
The purpose of the proposed pilot study is to extend previous findings regarding the impact of a brief cognitive behavioral treatment for chronic nightmares by examining the emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and health-related changes following treatment. Experiencing a traumatic event may initiate or exacerbate the occurrence of nightmares. Indeed, sleep disturbance, including nightmares, is considered a hallmark of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Nightmares have been related to a variety of factors including stress, medications, trauma, and substance use. Among veterans, especially combat veterans or those reporting sexual assaults, symptoms of traumatic stress and nightmares are extremely common. Few studies have investigated the efficacy of nightmare treatment in a veteran population, and the impact of nightmare treatment on suicidal ideation has never been assessed.
Imagery Rehearsal Treatment (IRT) has received increased attention in the past decade for use with chronic nightmares. Studies suggest that the treatment is promising for the reduction of frequency and intensity of chronic nightmares in trauma exposed persons and may have a generalized impact on symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder and depression and quality/quantity of sleep, although there is mixed evidence for sleep improvement among veterans. The principal investigator has completed two randomized controlled trials of a modified version of IRT, Exposure, Rescripting, and Relaxation Treatment (ERRT) and is currently conducting a third randomized controlled trial (Davis, 2008; Davis & Wright, 2007). The current randomized controlled trial is comparing ERRT to an active treatment (relaxation). Results demonstrated positive treatment response. Although these trials have included some veteran participants, veterans have not been studied as a group using this protocol. The purpose of this prospective study is to conduct a pre- and post-treatment comparison of suicidal ideation and posttraumatic, depressive, and health symptoms in a single group of veterans.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| ERRT-M | Experimental | Exposure, Relaxation, and Rescripting Therapy for military populations. 4 sessions. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| exposure, relaxation, and rescription therapy | Behavioral | veterans reporting chronic nightmares at least once per week for the past month who consent to participate will attend four consecutive weekly sessions lasting approximately two hours each. Participants will log their sleep events and associated symptoms (i.e. PTSD, depression, etc.) |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Number of Nights With Nightmares | This fill-in-the-blank variable assesses the number of nights the individual experienced nightmares in the past week (range = 0 - 7 nights). Higher values indicate more nights with nightmares (worse outcome). | pre, one week, two months |
| Clinician Administered PTSD Scale | This semi-structured clinical interview assesses each of 17 DSM-IV-TR criteria for PTSD utilizing separate queries for frequency and severity on a 5-point scale (0 - 4). This study utilized the "FI/I2" rule, where frequency ratings of one or more and intensity ratings of two or more must be present in order for a symptom to count towards diagnosis. Total scores are comprised of the three factors (reexperiencing, avoidance, and hyperarousal), with 136 being the maximum. 0-19 = asymptomatic or few symptoms. 20-39 = mild PTSD, subthreshold. 40-59 = moderate PTSD at threshold. 60-79 = severe PTSD. 80+ = extreme PTSD. | pre, one week, two months |
| Past Week Nightmare Frequency | This fill-in-the-blank variable assesses the number of nightmares experienced in the past week (range = 0 - X nightmares). Higher values indicate more nightmares (worse outcome). | pre, one week, two months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Beck Depression Inventory | This 21-item, self-report measure was designed to assess the severity of depression among adults. Responses on a Likert-type scale range from 0 - 3, and scores may be summed to derive a total score (0-63), with higher scores indicating more depressive symptoms. Scores of 18 and above have been suggested to reliably identify depressed patients. | Baseline, 1 week, 2 months |
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Inclusion Criteria: veteran/military, 18+ years old, english proficiency, nightmares once per week, exposure to a criterion A traumatic event -
Exclusion Criteria: under 18, psychotic illness, mental retardation, imminent suicidal intent
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Noelle Balliett, MA | The University of Tulsa | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| The University of Tulsa | Tulsa | Oklahoma | 74104 | United States |
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| FG000 | ERRT-M | Exposure, Relaxation, and Rescripting Therapy for military populations. 4 sessions. exposure, relaxation, and rescription therapy: veterans reporting chronic nightmares at least once per week for the past month who consent to participate will attend four consecutive weekly sessions lasting approximately two hours each. Participants will log their sleep events and associated symptoms (i.e. PTSD, depression, etc.) |
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| ID | Title | Description |
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| BG000 | ERRT-M | Exposure, Relaxation, and Rescripting Therapy for military populations. 4 sessions. exposure, relaxation, and rescription therapy: veterans reporting chronic nightmares at least once per week for the past month who consent to participate will attend four consecutive weekly sessions lasting approximately two hours each. Participants will log their sleep events and associated symptoms (i.e. PTSD, depression, etc.) |
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| Primary | Number of Nights With Nightmares | This fill-in-the-blank variable assesses the number of nights the individual experienced nightmares in the past week (range = 0 - 7 nights). Higher values indicate more nights with nightmares (worse outcome). | Posted | Mean | Standard Deviation | nights/week | pre, one week, two months |
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| ID | Title | Description | Deaths (Affected) | Deaths (At Risk) | Serious Events (Affected) | Serious Events (At Risk) | Other Events (Affected) | Other Events (At Risk) |
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| EG000 | ERRT-M | Exposure, Relaxation, and Rescripting Therapy for military populations. 4 sessions. exposure, relaxation, and rescription therapy: veterans reporting chronic nightmares at least once per week for the past month who consent to participate will attend four consecutive weekly sessions lasting approximately two hours each. Participants will log their sleep events and associated symptoms (i.e. PTSD, depression, etc.) |
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| Title | Organization | Phone | Extension | |
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| Dr. Noelle Balliett | University of Tulsa | 918-631-3976 | noelle-balliett@utulsa.edu |
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| D012893 | Sleep Wake Disorders |
| D013313 | Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic |
| D013405 | Suicide |
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| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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| Primary | Clinician Administered PTSD Scale | This semi-structured clinical interview assesses each of 17 DSM-IV-TR criteria for PTSD utilizing separate queries for frequency and severity on a 5-point scale (0 - 4). This study utilized the "FI/I2" rule, where frequency ratings of one or more and intensity ratings of two or more must be present in order for a symptom to count towards diagnosis. Total scores are comprised of the three factors (reexperiencing, avoidance, and hyperarousal), with 136 being the maximum. 0-19 = asymptomatic or few symptoms. 20-39 = mild PTSD, subthreshold. 40-59 = moderate PTSD at threshold. 60-79 = severe PTSD. 80+ = extreme PTSD. | Posted | Mean | Standard Deviation | units on a scale | pre, one week, two months |
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| Secondary | Beck Depression Inventory | This 21-item, self-report measure was designed to assess the severity of depression among adults. Responses on a Likert-type scale range from 0 - 3, and scores may be summed to derive a total score (0-63), with higher scores indicating more depressive symptoms. Scores of 18 and above have been suggested to reliably identify depressed patients. | Posted | Mean | Standard Deviation | units on a scale | Baseline, 1 week, 2 months |
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| Primary | Past Week Nightmare Frequency | This fill-in-the-blank variable assesses the number of nightmares experienced in the past week (range = 0 - X nightmares). Higher values indicate more nightmares (worse outcome). | Posted | Mean | Standard Deviation | nightmares/week | pre, one week, two months |
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| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
| D040921 | Stress Disorders, Traumatic |
| D000068099 | Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders |
| D016728 | Self-Injurious Behavior |
| D001526 | Behavioral Symptoms |
| D001519 | Behavior |
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