Comparison of autonomic reactivity to trauma and nightmare imagery: A Pilot Study
SLEEP Advances 2024 Christopher M. McGrory, Augustus Kram Mendelsohn, Suzanne L. Pineles et al. 2 citations
Study Objectives: Trauma-related nightmares (TRNs) are a hallmark symptom of PTSD and are highly correlated with PTSD severity and poor sleep quality. Given the salience and arousal associated with TRNs, they might be an effective target for imaginal exposures during Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy. As a first step in this line of research, the current study compared participants' emotional...