Helping expecting moms with insomnia and stress management

Improving Negative Stressful Perseverations in Insomnia to Revitalize Expecting Moms (INSPIRE)

NIH-funded research Henry Ford Health System · NIH-10904892

This study is looking to help pregnant women in their third trimester who are having trouble sleeping by teaching them mindfulness techniques and sleep strategies to reduce stress and improve their sleep quality.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionHenry Ford Health System NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Detroit, United States)
Project IDNIH-10904892 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on improving sleep and reducing stress in pregnant women experiencing insomnia, particularly in their third trimester. It utilizes a novel approach called Perinatal Understanding of Mindful Awareness for Sleep (PUMAS), which combines effective sleep strategies with mindfulness techniques. The goal is to address high cognitive arousal, which can worsen insomnia and depression, by providing tailored interventions that have shown promising results in reducing these symptoms. Participants will engage in mindfulness practices aimed at enhancing their sleep quality and overall mental well-being.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women in their third trimester who are experiencing insomnia and high levels of cognitive arousal.

Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those who do not experience insomnia may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve sleep quality and reduce depression in pregnant women suffering from insomnia.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mindfulness-based interventions can effectively improve sleep and reduce anxiety, suggesting that this approach may be beneficial for pregnant women as well.

Where this research is happening

Detroit, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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