Non-invasive Nerve Stimulation for PTSD and Sleep

University of Florida221 enrolled

Overview

In this study, our objective is to determine the effect of two different nerve stimulation types in changing sleep architecture.

Persons suffering from PTSD or mild TBI may suffer from sleep deprivation. The purpose of this study is to explore options to improve sleep quality.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

221

Conditions

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Traumatic Brain Injury

Interventions

Transcutaneous nerve stimulation location 1DEVICE

Non-invasive stimulation by transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation device in test location

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 55 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * veterans with history of PTSD with and without history of mild TBI Exclusion Criteria with: * history of severe psychiatric illness unrelated to PTSD or TBI * other medical conditions of severity that may impair cognition * current illicit or prescription drug abuse * breathing disorder requiring constant use of oxygen

Locations (3)

UF Health Jacksonville

Gainesville, Florida, United States

RECRUITING

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida, United States

RECRUITING

UF Health Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Physiological sleep architectural quality

Polysomnography

Time frame: up to 8 hours

Central Contacts

John Williamson, PhD

CONTACT

35523761611 john.williamson2@va.gov

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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