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NCT04047277 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares in Children

A NA study of Nightmare, sponsored by University of Oklahoma.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
24
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

NCT04047277: Completed NA study of Nightmare, sponsored by University of Oklahoma.

NCT04047277 is a NA study of Nightmare that has completed, run by University of Oklahoma. The registered enrollment target is 24 participants, below the 50-participant average among 8 other Nightmare trials with a reported enrollment target (52% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT04047277, a NA study of Nightmare, has completed, sponsored by University of Oklahoma.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
24 participants
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

Study Summary

Up to 50% of children experience nightmares annually. Nightmares interfere with sleep quality and quantity resulting in sleep deficiency, and are associated with negative mental health consequences. Previous research has shown efficacy of manualized CBT treatment for reducing trauma related nightmares in adults, and preliminary evidence has shown efficacy in children. This study is the first randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment for idiopathic, as well as trauma related nightmares in children. The treatment in a manualized CBT protocol (5 sessions) that teaches sleep hygiene, relaxation strategies, and addresses nightmares therapeutically through exposure and rescripting.

Primary Outcome

The CATS screens for child trauma history and PTSD symptoms in youth ages 7-17; 15 YES/NO questions; 1 open-ended question

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Study Locations (2)

Oklahoma

  • University of Tulsa - Tulsa
  • University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine - Tulsa

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 24 participants
Start Date 2019-03-22
Est. Completion 2020-10-30
Phase NA
University of Oklahoma

358 total trials

What the finished NCT04047277 record still lists

NCT04047277 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 24 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 50-participant average among 8 other Nightmare trials with a reported enrollment target (52% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Nightmare appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the first listed.

NCT04047277 reports a single indexed study location in Oklahoma.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04047277 about?

NCT04047277 is a clinical study titled "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares in Children". Up to 50% of children experience nightmares annually. Nightmares interfere with sleep quality and quantity resulting in sleep deficiency, and are associated with negative mental health consequences. Previous research has shown efficacy of manualized CBT treatment for reducing trauma related nightmar...

What is the current status of trial NCT04047277?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 24 participants. The study started on 2019-03-22. Estimated completion is 2020-10-30.

What conditions does trial NCT04047277 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Nightmare.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04047277?

The interventions under investigation include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04047277?

This trial is sponsored by University of Oklahoma, which has 358 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04047277 being conducted?

This trial has 2 study locations across Oklahoma. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT04047277's enrollment target sits among peer trials

24 7th of 8 higher than 2 of 8 other Nightmare trials

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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