How sleep patterns are affected by temperature changes in the environment
Official title: Sleep and Brain Thermoregulation
Funded at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System · NIH-10915920 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how different temperatures affect sleep, comparing people who live traditionally as hunter-gatherers with those in modern societies, and it hopes to help us understand sleep problems like insomnia better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| NIH project number | 1I01BX006214-01A2 |
| Project ID | NIH-10915920 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing sleep disturbances, particularly those living in environments with constant temperature control.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not experience sleep issues or those living in natural temperature environments may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how variations in environmental temperature influence sleep patterns, particularly focusing on the differences between hunter-gatherer populations and those in industrial societies. By studying sleep in rats exposed to natural temperature rhythms versus constant temperatures, the research aims to understand the impact of these conditions on sleep quality and duration. The findings may shed light on the mechanisms behind sleep disorders like insomnia and how they relate to temperature regulation in the brain.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new insights and treatments for sleep disorders, improving sleep quality for many patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that environmental factors significantly impact sleep quality, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Siegel, Jerome M — VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Siegel, Jerome 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.