Improving sleep for cancer patients and their caregivers
Official title: Dyadic Sleep Intervention for Patients with GI Cancer and Their Caregivers
Funded at University of Miami Coral Gables · NIH-10985657 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a program called My Sleep Our Sleep (MSOS) to help cancer patients and their caregivers sleep better together, using friendly techniques to improve their sleep quality and overall health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Miami Coral Gables NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Coral Gables, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $409,838 |
| NIH project number | 1R21NR021083-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10985657 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adult cancer patients aged 21 and older, along with their sleep-partner caregivers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have a caregiver or those who do not share a bed with their caregiver may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing sleep disturbances commonly experienced by cancer patients and their caregivers. It involves a dyadic intervention called My Sleep Our Sleep (MSOS), which aims to enhance sleep quality for both individuals who share a bed. The intervention incorporates behavioral and cognitive components of cognitive behavioral therapy tailored for insomnia. By targeting both the patient and caregiver, the study seeks to improve overall health outcomes related to sleep.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve sleep quality and overall well-being for cancer patients and their caregivers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown positive outcomes with similar dyadic interventions aimed at improving sleep quality in couples, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Miami Coral Gables
Coral Gables, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kim, Youngmee — University of Miami Coral Gables
- Study coordinator: Kim, Youngmee
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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.