Treatments in Women Veterans With Insomnia and PTSD
Insomnia, PTSD, Women Veterans
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Insomnia focused on measuring Insomnia Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Women's Health
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Community-dwelling women Veterans aged 18 years and older Received care from VAGLAHS in the prior year Have symptoms of PTSD Have symptoms of insomnia Exclusion Criteria: Reported health or emotional problems, or use of drugs or alcohol that would make it difficult for them to participate in this study Too ill to engage in the study procedures Unable to self-consent to participate Previously engaged in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) treatment Previously completed >3 sessions of PTSD treatment (Cognitive Processing Therapy and/or Prolonged Exposure) Pregnant or pregnant within 6 months of study Untreated obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis as evidenced by Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI) in chart and/or screens that indicate high risk Unstable housing Inability to read, write, and communicate in English Unstable medical or psychiatric disorders (which is a contraindication for behavioral treatment of insomnia) Remission of PTSD or insomnia symptoms
Sites / Locations
- VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CARecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Trauma-Informed CBT-I
PTSD Psychoeducation
This intervention includes trauma-informed adaptations to standard treatment for insomnia, CBT-I
This intervention includes psychoeducation about PTSD symptoms modeled after usual care in a VA Women's Health Clinic.