A Transdiagnostic Sleep Health Intervention for Veterans With PTSD (NCT06549049)
A Randomized, Controlled Trial of a Modified Sleep and Circadian Intervention for Veterans With PTSD: Advancing Psychosocial Rehabilitation Through Sleep Health
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Sleep disturbance is a major problem in Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study will test a version of a sleep treatment that's been shown to be effective in the general population, with some changes to tailor it to the needs of Veterans with PTSD and sleep disturbance.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (6 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (5 items).
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA — San Francisco, California
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- TranS-C for PTSD (BEHAVIORAL)
- Sleep Psychoeducation Control (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Current cognitive problems, active psychosis or mania, or other mental/cognitive conditions such as moderate to severe neurodegenerative disease that would render the participant unable to connect to videoconferencing platform, engage in remote psychotherapy, or communicate using the required VA secure email platform
- No access to reliable internet service connected to a computer, iPad or similar device (telephone not adequate)
- Inability or unwillingness to use a VA-approved videoconferencing platform and VA secure email;
- Current engagement in a sleep-focused psychotherapy, or plan to start a sleep-focused psychotherapy in the next 3 months. Sleep-focused psychotherapies include, but are not limited to, CBT-I, BBT-I, and IRT
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA — San Francisco, California
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (415) 900-6016
Email: emily.berg@va.gov
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.