Brief Treatment for Trauma Nightmares in Trauma-exposed Adults With Bipolar Disorder

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

20 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2014-06-30

Study Completion Date

2027-05-31

Brief Summary

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Exposure, relaxation, and rescripting therapy (ERRT) is a promising psychological intervention developed to target trauma-related nightmares and sleep disturbances. Though further evidence is needed, ERRT has shown strong support in reducing the number and intensity of nightmares, as well as improving overall sleep quality in both civilian and veteran samples. This study will assess the efficacy in individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

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Detailed Description

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This pilot study will examine the efficacy of Exposure, Relaxation, \& Rescripting Therapy (ERRT) on chronic nightmares in trauma-exposed adults diagnosed with bipolar disorder (B-ERRT), as these individuals have been excluded from past clinical trials. Eligible participants will be assessed prior to starting treatment. B-ERRT will be conducted once a week for approximately five consecutive weeks for approximately two hours per session. Each treatment session focuses on one of the following topics/skills: psychoeducation regarding trauma, nightmares, and sleep disturbances on bipolar disorder, relaxation techniques, exposure to the trauma-nightmare, and relapse prevention. Participants will then be asked to complete two to three follow-up assessments, 1-week, 3-months, and potentially 1-year after the end of the treatment.

Conditions

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Nightmares Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Nightmare Treatment

The nightmare treatment, Exposure, Relaxation, and Rescripting Therapy for Bipolar disorder (ERRT-Bipolar Disorder), is a weekly 5-session treatment aimed at reducing chronic trauma nightmares and sleep disturbances in adults diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

ERRT-Bipolar Disorder

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The nightmare treatment, called Exposure, Relaxation, and Rescripting Therapy for Bipolar disorder, is a weekly 5-session treatment aimed at reducing chronic trauma nightmares and sleep disturbances in adults diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Interventions

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ERRT-Bipolar Disorder

The nightmare treatment, called Exposure, Relaxation, and Rescripting Therapy for Bipolar disorder, is a weekly 5-session treatment aimed at reducing chronic trauma nightmares and sleep disturbances in adults diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Other Intervention Names

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ERRT

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Nightmares at least once per week for the past month
* Formal diagnosis of Bipolar disorder (I or II)
* Exposure to traumatic event (1+ months ago)
* Stable on bipolar medication for at least 2 months

Exclusion Criteria

* A traumatic event within the last month
* Intellectual disability
* Current or recent mania/hypomania within the last 3 months
* Suicide attempt or hospitalization within the last 3 months
* Current or untreated substance use disorder within the past 6 months

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No