Duerme Mejor: A Sleep Health Program for Mexican Americans at the US-Mexico Border
Official title: Duerme Mejor: Promoting Sleep Health at the US-Mexico Border
Funded at University of Arizona · NIH-11448933 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community-based program to help Mexican American adults sleep better through a culturally tailored, multimodal approach.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tucson, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $739,230 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HL183250-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11448933 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Mexican American adults (21+) living near the US-Mexico border who experience sleep difficulties and are willing to engage with community health workers.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without sleep problems or those not engaged with community health programs may see limited benefit.
What this research studies
This project adapts proven sleep-improvement methods into a culturally relevant program called Duerme Mejor for Mexican American adults. It uses community health workers and community input to shape a multimodal intervention aimed at improving insomnia symptoms and sleep duration. The plan includes phases to adapt the intervention using feedback from groups and a Community Advisory Board, ensuring it fits local needs and values. If successful, participants may experience better sleep and related health benefits.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants could sleep better and possibly improve heart health and overall well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Similar behavioral sleep interventions have shown benefits, but adapting them to Mexican American communities is a key, potentially more effective step.
Where this research is happening
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University of Arizona
Tucson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Grandner, Michael a — University of Arizona
- Study coordinator: Grandner, Michael a
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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.