A sleep program tailored for older Asian immigrants with limited English skills
Official title: A Culturally Adapted Sleep Intervention Program for Older Asian Immigrants with Limited English Proficiency
Funded at University of California Los Angeles · NIH-11056307 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a special sleep program just for older Korean immigrants who have trouble sleeping, making sure it fits their cultural needs, and it will be taught by a friendly sleep expert in their community to help them get better rest.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2025 |
| Project end | January 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $433,125 |
| NIH project number | 1R21AG086817-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11056307 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older Korean immigrants experiencing sleep problems and who have limited proficiency in English.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not of Asian descent or those who do not have sleep issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research develops a culturally adapted sleep intervention program specifically for older Korean immigrants who struggle with sleep issues. It recognizes that traditional cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) may not be effective due to cultural differences and aims to modify this approach to better suit the needs of this population. The program will involve community input and will be delivered by a trained sleep educator in a community setting. The effectiveness of this intervention will be evaluated through a pilot randomized clinical trial.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve sleep health and overall well-being for older Asian immigrants.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that culturally adapted interventions can be effective, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Song, Yeonsu — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Song, Yeonsu
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.