Transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral therapy for nightmares and parasomnias.

ABSTRACT:

Study objectives

This pilot study determined whether transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral therapy for parasomnias (CBTp) reduces parasomnia and activity levels during sleep in a sample of adult sleep clinic outpatients. A secondary objective was to assess whether treatment produces improvements in daytime fatigue/sleepiness, perceived cognition, mood, and depression/anxiety/stress, as well as functional impairment in work and leisure activities.

Methods

This was a randomized controlled trial with CBTp and self-monitoring control conditions. Participants were 19 adults with a DSM 5 parasomnia disorder who received individual CBTp virtually from their homes. CBTp consisted of psychoeducation, sleep hygiene and safety instructions, relaxation training, parasomnia techniques, an

SUBMITTER: Vincent N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9978420 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature