ISSN 1550-9389; 1550-9397;
9 papers in the library · publishing 2011-2026
J Clin Sleep Med June 17, 2026
Imagery rehearsal therapy reduces the frequency and distress of traumatic nightmares in youth diagnosed with complex post-traumatic stress disorder. The treatment involves rehearsing a changed version of the nightmare during the day. Results indicate clinically meaningful improvement in nightmare-related symptoms.
J Clin Sleep Med May 22, 2026
Clinicians in the Veterans Health Administration primary care setting perceive both barriers and benefits to delivering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares (CBT-N). Reported barriers include limited time, competing demands, and lack of training, while benefits include improved patient outcomes and satisfaction. The findings suggest that while CBT-N is valued, implementation challenges need addressing to increase its use in primary care.
J Clin Sleep Med January 1, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with increases in both nightmare frequency and nightmare distress, suggesting that the global health crisis may have intensified dream-related disturbances in the general population.
J Clin Sleep Med January 1, 2021
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J Clin Sleep Med November 1, 2020
Nightmare recurrence in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder is likely a primary feature of central sympathetic nervous activation.
J Clin Sleep Med May 15, 2019
A randomized controlled trial tested imagery rehearsal therapy for posttraumatic nightmares in combat veterans. The therapy reduced nightmare frequency and improved sleep quality compared to a control condition. The findings suggest imagery rehearsal is an effective intervention for this population.
J Clin Sleep Med February 15, 2019
The text is a title that suggests a discussion about understanding the cause and impact of nightmares, but it provides no substantive content to summarize.
J Clin Sleep Med January 15, 2015
Nightmares are a common and distressing symptom of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This review examines the intersection of sleep medicine and PTSD, focusing on the treatment of nightmares. It discusses the neurobiological mechanisms underlying nightmares in PTSD, including alterations in REM sleep and hyperarousal. The authors argue that effective treatment requires addressing both the trauma-related content of nightmares and the underlying sleep disturbance. Pharmacological and psychotherapeutic approaches, such as prazosin and imagery rehearsal therapy, are reviewed as evidence-based interventions. The text contends that integrating sleep medicine principles into PTSD treatment can improve outcomes for patients suffering from nightmares.
J Clin Sleep Med October 1, 2011
This work is a replication and expansion of a previously published best practice guide for treating nightmare disorder in adults. It likely updates or extends clinical recommendations for managing this condition.