Improving sleep habits to support mental health in teenagers
Sustainable Habits for Encouraging Even Teen Sleep (SHEETS): A Digital Intervention to Enhance Sleep Regularity and Psychiatric Health in Adolescents
This study is all about helping teens aged 12 to 20 get better sleep by using a digital program that encourages them to stick to regular sleep schedules, which can boost their mental health and well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10764247 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing unhealthy sleep patterns in adolescents aged 12 to 20, which can negatively impact their mental health. It aims to implement a digital intervention that encourages regular sleep-wake patterns, recognizing that sleep regularity is crucial for psychiatric health. The approach involves translating effective behavioral sleep strategies from research settings into community practices, making them accessible to adolescents in their everyday lives. By enhancing sleep regularity, the study seeks to improve overall mental health outcomes for teenagers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who experience sleep disturbances or irregular sleep patterns.
Not a fit: Patients who have stable and healthy sleep patterns may not receive significant benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health and functioning in adolescents by promoting healthier sleep habits.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that interventions aimed at improving sleep regularity can have positive effects on mental health, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lunsford-Avery, Jessica Ruth — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Lunsford-Avery, Jessica Ruth
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.