Creating a digital sleep program for preschoolers in foster care
Official title: Development and implementation of a digital sleep intervention for preschoolers in foster care
Funded at Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital · NIH-10911306 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new program called Sleep Wizard to help preschoolers in foster care get better sleep by working closely with their caregivers to meet their special needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Riverside, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $175,176 |
| NIH project number | 5K01HL169495-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10911306 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are preschool-aged children in foster care and their caregivers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not in foster care or who are older than preschool age may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a digital intervention called Sleep Wizard aimed at improving sleep health among preschoolers in foster care. The program is designed to address the unique challenges faced by these children, who often experience sleep disturbances due to adverse childhood experiences. By collaborating with foster caregivers and experts, the intervention will be tailored to meet the specific needs of this population. The project will involve both the creation of content and pretesting the program with caregivers to ensure its effectiveness and usability.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve sleep quality and overall health outcomes for preschoolers in foster care.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically targeting digital sleep interventions for preschoolers in foster care, similar approaches in other populations have shown promise.
Where this research is happening
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Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital
Riverside, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rojo-Wissar, Darlynn Marie — Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital
- Study coordinator: Rojo-Wissar, Darlynn Marie
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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.