The city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, currently has 2 active clinical trials seeking participants for Insomnia research studies.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trazodone Effects on Sleep and Blood Pressure in Insomnia
Recruiting
Individuals who have insomnia with short sleep duration (ISS) differ from individuals who have insomnia with normal sleep duration (INS) in terms of health risks (i.e., hypertension) and treatment response. This study will examine whether patients with ISS and INS demonstrate a differential response to two common insomnia treatments. One is behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). The other is a widely prescribed, non-habit-forming medication, trazodone used at a low dose.... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/29/2025
Locations: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Insomnia, Insomnia Chronic, Insomnia, Primary, Blood Pressure, Blood Pressure, High
National Adaptive Trial for PTSD Related Insomnia
Recruiting
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, difficu... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
12/18/2024
Locations: VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Insomnia