NightWare is an FDA-authorized prescription digital therapeutic (delivered via an Apple Watch and app) that reduces sleep disturbance from nightmares in adults 22+ with nightmare disorder or PTSD, by detecting heart-rate and movement changes during sleep and delivering gentle interrupting feedback. It gives trauma and sleep clinicians a prescribable adjunct for nightmare-related sleep problems. Confirm data/privacy and access for your patients.
Trauma-Informed ToolsVerified June 2026
NightWare
FDA-authorized prescription digital therapeutic for PTSD-related nightmares.
About NightWare
What NightWare does
The features that actually matter for therapy practice.
FDA-authorized PDT for nightmares
Apple Watch + app delivery
Sleep heart-rate and movement sensing
Gentle interruption feedback
Adjunct for PTSD/nightmare disorder
Honest assessment
What works and what does not, based on hands-on testing.
What works well
- FDA-authorized for nightmares
- Objective sleep sensing
- Prescribable adjunct
- Non-drug approach
Where it falls short
- Prescription-only (adults 22+)
- Requires Apple Watch
- Confirm coverage/access
- Data-privacy varies
FAQ
Common questions about NightWare
- What is NightWare best for?
- FDA-authorized prescription digital therapeutic for PTSD-related nightmares.
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