New dream remote aims to banish Children's nightmares
NCT ID NCT06410118
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a special remote control (DreamChanger) plus a simple bedtime therapy can help children aged 3-10 have fewer nightmares. Parents guide their child through the program at home using instructional videos. The trial involves 120 children and compares the DreamChanger group to a waitlist. Results will measure nightmare frequency, sleep quality, and child behavior.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- DreamChanger remote device and imagery rehearsal therapy (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could give families a simple, non-drug tool to reduce children's nightmares and improve sleep.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding, and results rely on parent reports. The intervention may not work for all children or have lasting effects.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tel Aviv University
Tel Aviv, Israel, Israel
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