Improving sleep health and treatment adherence for Latino couples at risk for Alzheimer's disease
Official title: Nuestro Sueno: Cultural Adaptation of a Couples Intervention to Improve PAP Adherence and Sleep Health Among Latino Couples with Implications for Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
Funded at University of Utah · NIH-11160909 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new program called 'Nuestro Sueño' to help Latino couples stick to their sleep apnea treatment, making it easier for both partners to get better sleep and possibly lower their chances of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $807,218 |
| NIH project number | 4R33AG084477-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11160909 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Latino adults with obstructive sleep apnea and their partners, particularly those concerned about Alzheimer's disease risk.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have obstructive sleep apnea or are not part of a couple may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a culturally-adapted intervention called 'Nuestro Sueño' aimed at improving adherence to positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy among Latino couples affected by obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The study recognizes that both partners are impacted by OSA and its treatment, and it seeks to address these dynamics within a culturally relevant framework. By enhancing PAP adherence, the research aims to promote better sleep health and potentially reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias for both partners. The approach involves tailored interventions that consider the unique cultural and relational aspects of Latino couples.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved sleep health and reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease for Latino couples.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in culturally-adapted interventions for health behaviors, suggesting potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Baron, Kelly Glazer — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Baron, Kelly Glazer
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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.