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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Children With Nightmares
Sponsor: University of Oklahoma
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the efficacy of CBT-NC intervention to determine its impact on mental health and suicidality in children ages 6-17. The main aims are: Aim 1: Examine CBT-NC efficacy for improving nightmare distress and frequency in youth with chronic nightmares by comparing the treatment and waitlist group. Aim 2: Examine whether improvements in nightmares relate to fewer mental health problems for youth by determining by comparing the treatment and waitlist group.
Official title: Can a Brief Therapy Improve Pediatric Nightmares, Mental Health, and Suicidality?
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
6 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
57
Start Date
2023-08-07
Completion Date
2026-04-15
Last Updated
2026-04-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares in Children
The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares in Children (CBT-NC) is a brief, five-session manualized therapy designed to treat children ages 6-17. The manualized CBT protocol is five session that teach sleep hygiene, relaxation strategies, and addresses nightmares therapeutically through exposure and rescripting.
Locations (2)
University of Tulsa
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States