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Project Number: | IK2CX001874-01A1 |
| Title: | Characterization of sleep with trauma nightmares using ambulatory sleep measurement |
| Principal Investigator: | Katherine E Miller |
| Location: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Congressional District Code: | 3 |
| Research Service: | Clinical Science R&D |
| Project Period: | July 2019 - June 2024 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $213,088 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$1,069,928 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: Nearly 90% of trauma-exposed Veterans report clinically significant insomnia and/or trauma-related nightmares. Added to the impact on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma-related nightmares have a negative effect on physical health, substance use, and suicidal behaviors. There is a critical need for continued research to better understand these phenomena with the goal of developing personalized treatment plans. Limitations of current assessment procedures present a significant barrier to... |