Efficacy of imagery rehearsal therapy in the treatment of traumatic nightmares in youth with complex post-traumatic stress disorder.
Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine June 17, 2026 Julie Rolling, Lucile Monnier, Thomas Zanfonato et al.
Background: Traumatic nightmares are a core feature in adolescents with complex PTSD (CPTSD) exposed to early and repeated trauma, maintaining hyperactivity and dysregulation. Despite their prevalence and functional impact, targeted treatments for youth remain scarce. Imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT) is a brief cognitive-behavioral intervention effective in adults, but evidence in adolescents...
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Post-traumatic stress disorder
Humans
Treatment outcome
Feasibility studies
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