Improving sleep for cancer patients and their caregivers
Dyadic Sleep Intervention for Patients with GI Cancer and Their Caregivers
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 ID | NIH-10985657 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adult cancer patients aged 21 and older, along with their sleep-partner caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a caregiver or those who do not share a bed with their caregiver may not benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
Coral Gables, United States
- University of Miami Coral Gables — Coral Gables, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kim, Youngmee — University of Miami Coral Gables
- Study coordinator: Kim, Youngmee
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 below.