Improving Sleep for Weight Loss in Breast Cancer Survivors
The Effects of Treating Insomnia on Behavioral Weight Loss Outcomes in Survivors of Breast Cancer
This project explores if treating sleep problems first can help breast cancer survivors achieve better weight loss.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11128798 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many breast cancer survivors experience weight gain and sleep difficulties like insomnia, which can affect their health and recovery. While losing weight is important, it can be challenging for survivors, and current weight loss programs don't always work for everyone. This project aims to see if improving sleep with a therapy called CBT-I *before* starting a weight loss program can make the weight loss efforts more successful. We hope this approach will help survivors achieve healthier weights and improve their overall well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adult female breast cancer survivors who are overweight or obese and also experience insomnia.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have insomnia or are not overweight/obese may not directly benefit from this specific intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could offer a new, more effective way for breast cancer survivors to manage their weight and improve their health.
How similar studies have performed: While cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia has shown success in breast cancer survivors, combining it *before* a behavioral weight loss program is a novel approach not yet tested on a large scale.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wilder Coughlin, Janelle — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Wilder Coughlin, Janelle
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.