Was it all a dream? Understanding sleep’s role in mediating psychiatric management in a rural outpatient setting 

Project Type(s):

Principal Investigator(s):
  • Nicola Park, MD
  • Joseph Cerimele, MD

Individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) commonly experience sleep disturbance. Such disturbances can have a birdrectional effect in those with PTSD –interrupted sleep due to hypervigilance and nightmares are common symptoms of PTSD, and poor sleep is associated with a worse course of PTSD. Sleep disturbance can potentially be a prognostic factor in overall outcome in those seeking treatment for PTSD.

Our proposed project will explore the effect of sleep quality on PTSD outcomes and assess the
effect of treatment of PTSD on patient-reported sleep quality.

Project Period:
September 18, 2023 — June 30, 2024

Accepting Trainees?

Unknown

Funding Type(s):
State/UW

Funder(s):
Clinician Scientist Training Program

Research Program(s):

Targeted Condition(s):
PTSD