Improving sleep for depressed adolescents in primary care
Official title: A Sleep Promotion Program for Depressed Adolescents in Pediatric Primary Care
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-11042203 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new program to help teenagers with depression get better sleep using their smartphones, and it’s designed to be used by doctors in clinics to improve their overall mental health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $168,938 |
| NIH project number | 5R34MH132724-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11042203 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12-20 who are experiencing depression and have issues with sleep duration or irregular sleep patterns.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have sleep disturbances or those outside the age range of 12-20 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a Sleep Promotion Program (SPP) aimed at helping adolescents with depression improve their sleep patterns. The program will be implemented in pediatric primary care settings and utilizes smartphone technology to deliver effective behavioral strategies. By addressing sleep issues, which are closely linked to depression, the program seeks to enhance overall mental health outcomes for young patients. The research will also involve training healthcare providers to effectively deliver this program to their patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved sleep and reduced depression symptoms in adolescents, enhancing their overall well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that behavioral interventions for sleep issues can be effective in improving mental health outcomes, indicating a promising approach for this program.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Levenson, Jessica C — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Levenson, Jessica C
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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.