A Sleep Hygiene Plan to Help Urban Latino Students Sleep Better
Official title: A Sleep Hygiene Intervention to Improve Sleep Health in Urban, Latino Middle School Children
Funded at Rhode Island Hospital · NIH-11323138 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A school-based sleep program helps urban Latino middle school students sleep better and feel more awake for learning.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rhode Island Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,998,891 |
| NIH project number | 4R01MD019452-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11323138 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are urban Latino 6th–8th grade students and their caregivers in the participating cities.
✕Less likely to help
Some students may not experience noticeable sleep changes or may face barriers outside the school program.
What this research studies
This project tests a friendly, school-based sleep program called SIESTA, designed for Latino students in urban areas, with sessions for both students and their caregivers. It will be conducted at two sites, Providence, RI and San Juan, PR, using a hybrid effectiveness-implementation design to see how well it works in real schools and how easily it can be put into practice. If successful, the program could become a scalable approach to improve sleep health and academic performance for this group.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, students may sleep longer and perform better in school, with easier routines for families.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary work showed the approach is acceptable and feasible, with early signs of benefit.
Where this research is happening
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Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Koinis Mitchell, Daphne — Rhode Island Hospital
- Study coordinator: Koinis Mitchell, Daphne
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.