Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury
Conditions
Keywords
Nerve stimulation, sleep deprivation
Brief summary
In this study, our objective is to determine the effect of two different nerve stimulation types in changing sleep architecture.
Detailed description
Persons suffering from PTSD or mild TBI may suffer from sleep deprivation. The purpose of this study is to explore options to improve sleep quality.
Interventions
DEVICETranscutaneous nerve stimulation location 1
Non-invasive stimulation by transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation device in test location
Sponsors
US Department of Veterans Affairs
North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System
University of Florida
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 55 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* veterans with history of PTSD with and without history of mild TBI
Exclusion criteria
with: * history of severe psychiatric illness unrelated to PTSD or TBI * other medical conditions of severity that may impair cognition * current illicit or prescription drug abuse * breathing disorder requiring constant use of oxygen
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Physiological sleep architectural quality | up to 8 hours | Polysomnography |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Primary ContactJohn Williamson, PhD
Outcome results
None listed