The Effectiveness of Individualized Imagery Scripts on Sleep, Psychosis, and Suicidality Among Inpatients With Psychosis

Launched by THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER, HOUSTON · Dec 21, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the use of personalized audio and EEG (a type of brain activity monitoring) technology to help improve sleep for patients with psychosis. The researchers want to find out if using tailored sleep interventions can lead to better sleep quality and reduce symptoms of psychosis, such as hallucinations or feelings of sadness and hopelessness.

To participate in the study, individuals must be diagnosed with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder or a mood disorder that includes psychotic features, and they should have some trouble sleeping, as indicated by specific sleep questionnaires. However, those with substance-induced psychosis, certain cognitive disorders, or those who require constant supervision for safety reasons cannot join. If eligible, participants will be guided through the use of this innovative technology and monitored for any changes in their sleep and mental health over the course of the study. This trial represents a hopeful step toward finding new ways to support patients struggling with sleep issues related to psychosis.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • primary diagnoses of schizophrenia spectrum disorder or mood disorder with psychotic features, as determined by the treatment team or record review
• • capacity to consent to the study as determined by licensed psychologists ( or the primary attending psychiatrist
• • reported sleep dysfunction which will be determined by a subthreshold or more severe score ≥ 8 on the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), and/or report experiencing nightmares at least once a week.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • primary substance- or medical-induced psychosis
• • intellectual and developmental disabilities
• • neurodegenerative cognitive disorders
• • implanted devices (e.g., Pacemakers)
• • on one-to-one supervision or 15-minute safety checks for suicidality or aggression
• • patients with roommates that are on 15-minute checks to minimize impact on study participants' awakenings