Effectiveness of a manualized imagery rehearsal therapy for patients suffering from nightmare disorders with and without a comorbidity of depression or PTSD.
Behav Res Ther May 30, 2012 DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2012.05.006 (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA manualized imagery rehearsal therapy effectively reduces nightmare frequency and distress in patients with nightmare disorder, regardless of whether they also have depression or PTSD. The treatment leads to clinically significant improvements in sleep quality and overall well-being.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Patients with nightmare disorders, with and without comorbidity of depression or PTSD |
| Intervention | manualized imagery rehearsal therapy |
| Key finding | Manualized imagery rehearsal therapy effectively reduces nightmare frequency and distress in patients with nightmare disorder, even when comorbid depression or PTSD is present. |
Abstract
Effectiveness of a manualized imagery rehearsal therapy for patients suffering from nightmare disorders with and without a comorbidity of depression or PTSD.