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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares in Children
NCT04047277 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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.
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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 24 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-03-22 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-10-30 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04047277
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04047277 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 24 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Oklahoma, which has 306 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
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. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04047277 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Oklahoma. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
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. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04047277?
The interventions under investigation include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04047277?
This trial is sponsored by University of Oklahoma, which has 306 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
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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