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Sleep problems linked to worsening PTSD in veterans

Publish date:: January 21, 2020

Key clinical point: Veterans with PTSD have a high rate of sleep problems.

Major finding: Three-quarters of veterans with PTSD reported significant sleep difficulties in the previous 30 days.

Study details: A cohort study in 1,643 veterans.

Disclosures: The study was supported by the Department of Defense. Conflict of interest disclosures were unavailable.

Citation:

Rosen RC et al. J Trauma Stress. 2020;32:936-45.

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