Creating growth charts for sleep patterns in young people
Official title: Developing Accessible Sleep EEG Growth Charts for Young People
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-11089507 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to create easy-to-use charts that help track sleep patterns in teens and young adults, so we can spot any early signs of health issues related to brain development and help them stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | May 15, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $752,754 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL169318-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11089507 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include adolescents and young adults aged 12 to 20 who may be experiencing sleep disturbances or are at risk for neurodevelopmental issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not within the adolescent age range or those with established sleep disorders that are not related to developmental changes may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop accessible growth charts that track sleep patterns in adolescents and young adults. By understanding how sleep changes during these critical developmental years, the study seeks to identify early signs of potential health risks related to brain development. The approach involves mapping sleep physiology and its relationship to various factors such as environment and puberty, which can be assessed non-invasively. This information will help healthcare providers intervene early when deviations from normal sleep patterns are detected.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for young people by enabling early detection and intervention for sleep-related issues.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using growth charts for physical development, but this approach to mapping sleep physiology in adolescents is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Soehner, Adriane M. — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Soehner, Adriane M.
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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.