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Official title Improving Sleep in Veterans With the Polytrauma Clinical Triad
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06477796
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The "polytrauma clinical triad" (PCT), a highly disabling constellation of factors, is defined by the coexistence of traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, and chronic pain. Veterans with the PCT are medically complex, often refractory to conventional therapies, and suffer from additional related chronic sequela.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 89
You may be able to join if
- Veteran
- English speaking with phone and internet access
- Current self-reported sleep disturbances
- Clinical stable for current pharmacologic or behavioral health treatments for depression, anxiety, sleep and pain
- Documented history of TBI
You likely can't join if
- Decisional impairment and/or dementia
- Current usage of a lightbox or negative ion generator
- Shift work
- History of macular degeneration and/or bipolar disorder
- Evidence for suicidal ideation
- Cancer diagnosis within the past 6 months
See the full eligibility criteria
- Veteran
- English speaking with phone and internet access
- Current self-reported sleep disturbances
- Clinical stable for current pharmacologic or behavioral health treatments for depression, anxiety, sleep and pain
- Documented history of TBI
- Decisional impairment and/or dementia
- Current usage of a lightbox or negative ion generator
- Shift work
- History of macular degeneration and/or bipolar disorder
- Evidence for suicidal ideation
- Cancer diagnosis within the past 6 months
- Surgery within the past 6 months
- Substance abuse within the past 6-12 months
- Significant impairing post-stroke residual hemiparesis
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Portland, Oregon, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 89 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Portland, Oregon, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.