Improving sleep health in firefighters through coaching
Official title: Assessing Clinical Effectiveness and Implementation of Worksite Sleep Health Coaching in Firefighters
Funded at University of Arizona · NIH-10834013 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how a special sleep coaching program can help firefighters get better sleep and improve their health, since they often struggle with sleep issues that can lead to serious problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tucson, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $787,363 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL162799-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10834013 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are career firefighters who experience sleep disturbances and are at risk for cardiovascular disease.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not firefighters or do not experience significant sleep issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of a sleep health coaching program specifically designed for firefighters, who often experience significant sleep disturbances that can lead to serious health issues like cardiovascular disease. The study will implement a cognitive behavioral therapy-informed intervention to help improve sleep quality among 400 firefighters across 20 fire departments. By using a randomized controlled trial approach, the research aims to assess the impact of this coaching on sleep disturbances and overall health outcomes in a real-world work environment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved sleep quality and reduced cardiovascular risks for firefighters.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is effective in healthcare settings, but this specific application in the firefighter population is novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Arizona
Tucson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Haynes, Patricia — University of Arizona
- Study coordinator: Haynes, Patricia
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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.