Clinical Research Details

Clinical Research

Non-invasive vagal nerve stimulation and sleep

Study Description

This study is investigating if using a stimulation devise can improve quality of sleep for veterans suffering from PTSD. 

Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria

Inclusion

  • Between 18 and 50 years old
  • Veteran
  • Meets PTSD criteria (consider a combination of the following):
    • PTSD dx
    • Meets criteria for all PTSD DSM-5 criteria on CAPS-5 (A-E) and symptoms have lasted for at least one month

Exclusion

  • TBI < 6 months ago
  • Current significant neurologic (e.g., dementia, stroke) or psychiatric illness (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia)
  • History of major psychiatric illness prior to PTSD (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia)
  • Untreated sleep apnea
  • Habitual sleeping conditions that cannot be realistically recreated
  • Prescribed medications that can interfere with the autonomic nervous system
  • Current illicit or prescription drug abuse
  • Current marijuana or alcohol use beyond low risk
  • Currently pregnant

Open Enrollment

Contact Name: Meghan Marotz
Contact Phone: (904) 244-4694
Contact Email: meghan.marotz@jax.ufl.edu

Investigators