Behavioral Treatment for Nightmares in REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (NCT06441864)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this clinical trial is learn whether a behavioral (non-medication) treatment can reduce nightmares in adults with Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD). People with RBD will be enrolled in the study along with their family members (a partner or other family member residing in the same home). All participants will receive the treatment via videoconference and will complete 2 assessments. Participants with RBD will attend 7 sessions, and their family members will attend 2 of those sessions with them.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (8 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (11 items).
Location: University of Utah — Salt Lake City, Utah
📋 "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:
- Possible dementia
- Narcolepsy
- Posttraumatic stress disorder
- Previous behavioral treatment for nightmares
- Currently engaged in sleep- or trauma-focused psychotherapy
- Taking a medication that could cause RBD, if the medication was started prior to onset of RBD symptoms Inclusion Criteria (Family Members):
- Live with a family member who meets all of the above criteria
- Age 18 or older
- Speak, read, and write English
- Live in the United States
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City, Utah
💰 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.