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Efficacy of imagery rehearsal therapy in the treatment of traumatic nightmares in youth with complex post-traumatic stress disorder.

J Clin Sleep Med June 17, 2026 DOI: 10.1007/s44470-026-00098-4 (opens in new tab)

Study at a glance

AI-extracted from the abstract
Characteristics Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed
Population Youth with complex post-traumatic stress disorder
Intervention Imagery rehearsal therapy
Topics Dreaming PTSD
Key findings Imagery rehearsal therapy reduces traumatic nightmare frequency and distress in youth with complex PTSD.

Abstract

Efficacy of imagery rehearsal therapy in the treatment of traumatic nightmares in youth with complex post-traumatic stress disorder.