Sleep therapy may boost heart health in older PTSD patients
NCT ID NCT05516277
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a non-medication sleep program (CBT-I) can improve sleep, PTSD symptoms, and heart health in older adults with PTSD who still have sleep problems after PTSD therapy. About 167 veterans aged 50 and older will receive PTSD therapy first, then the sleep program. Researchers will measure sleep quality, PTSD severity, blood pressure, and other heart health markers.
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Active substance
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that treating leftover sleep problems after PTSD therapy improves sleep, PTSD symptoms, and heart health in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early pilot study with no control group, so results may not be conclusive. Benefits might not last or apply to all older adults with PTSD.
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VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
RECRUITINGNorth Hills, California, 91343, United States
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