nightmares sleep disorders
Conditions
Interventions
In this study two interventions are used. The exposure intervention consists of
re-experiencing the nightmare in imagination. The IRT intervention consists of
altering the nightmare during the day a
Sponsors
Universiteit Utrecht
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Suffering from Nightmares - Access to internet - A valid e-mail address - Be able to understand Dutch
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Severe posttraumatic complaints - Severe depression - High anxiety ratings - In therapy for post traumatic stress disorder - Being suicidal - Schizophrenic or having a psychosis episode
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Nightmare frequency - Nightmare distress | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Sleep quality - Sleep complaints - Anxiety ratings - Posttraumatic complaints (low - moderate - high) - Depression ratings | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed