New hope for narcolepsy nightmares: therapy without pills
NCT ID NCT06383806
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a non-medication therapy called Imagery Rehearsal Therapy to see if it can reduce nightmares in adults with narcolepsy. About 80 participants will receive the therapy and complete three assessments, with half starting right away and half later. The goal is to improve sleep and reduce nightmare severity.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 80 people
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- Started
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Jul 2026
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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PARTICIPANTS WITH NARCOLEPSY/NIGHTMARES Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of narcolepsy type 1 or narcolepsy type 2 * Nightmare frequency of ≥1 times per week * Age 18 or older * Able to speak, read, and write in English * Live in the United States * Sleep and psychiatric medications stable for ≥ 1 month and willing to keep medications stable for the duration of the study Exclusion Criteria: * Currently engaged in trauma- or sleep-related psychotherapy * Previous behavioral treatment for nightmares * Medical, psychiatric, or cognitive condition which would interfere with ability to engage in the treatment * Untreated moderate-severe sleep apnea PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE PARTNERS OF SOMEONE WITH NARCOLEPSY Inclusion Criteria: * Live with a romantic partner who meets the above criteria and has agreed to participate in the study * Age 18 or older * Able to speak, read, and write in English * Live in the United States
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Study contacts
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Contact
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University of Utah
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