Insomnia Clinical Trials in Durham, NC

Many Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have trouble sleeping or have frequent nightmares. So far, no medication has been approved for treatment of insomnia in PTSD. The purpose of this research study is to find out if taking medications called trazodone or eszopiclone can help decrease symptoms of insomnia in patients with PTSD. PTSD is a form of intense anxiety which sometimes results from severe trauma. Symptoms may include nightmares, flashbacks, troublesome memories, difficulty sleeping, poor concentration, irritability, anger, and emotional withdrawal. Insomnia is a disorder that can make it hard to fall sleep, stay asleep or cause a person to wake up too early and not be able to fall back to sleep. Read Less

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a chronic, debilitating psychiatric disorder that is associated with an increased risk of death due to cardiovascular disease (CVD). Most individuals with PTSD also have Insomnia Disorder. Sleep quality is also associated with risk factors for CVD. The objective of this study is to examine how insomnia contributes to CVD risk among people with PTSD. The investigators will also examine whether this risk can be decreased with treatment for Insomnia Disorder. Read Less

The study investigators are interested in learning more about how drugs, that are given to children by their health care provider, act in the bodies of children and young adults in hopes to find the most safe and effective dose for children. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the PK of understudied drugs currently being administered to children per SOC as prescribed by their treating provider. Read Less