A new talk therapy aims to tackle both insomnia and PTSD in veterans

NCT ID NCT05194930

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares a novel behavioral treatment called ABC-I (Acceptance and the Behavioral Changes to treat Insomnia) with standard cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) in veterans who have both PTSD and insomnia. ABC-I combines sleep-focused behavioral techniques with acceptance and commitment therapy to improve adherence. Researchers will measure changes in PTSD symptoms, insomnia severity, and sleep quality over six months.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Acceptance and the Behavioral Changes to treat Insomnia (ABC-I) therapy
What this could lead to: If ABC-I works better than standard therapy, it could offer veterans with PTSD a more effective, adherence-friendly option for treating both insomnia and PTSD symptoms.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively early-stage comparison with 200 participants, so results may not generalize. The therapy is behavioral and requires active participation, which may not suit everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

insomnia post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

INSOMNIA PTSD

Contacts and locations

Locations

Miami VA Healthcare System, Miami, FL
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Miami, Florida, 33125, United States
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Sepulveda, CA
RECRUITING

Sepulveda, California, 91343, United States

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