Improving sleep health in urban Latino middle school children
Official title: A Sleep Hygiene Intervention to Improve Sleep Health in Urban, Latino Middle School Children
Funded at Rhode Island Hospital · NIH-10895005 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help Latino middle school kids in cities get better sleep by offering fun group sessions at school and support for their families, all led by friendly bilingual professionals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rhode Island Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $701,287 |
| NIH project number | 1R01MD019452-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10895005 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Latino middle school children aged 11 to 14 years living in urban settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Latino or are outside the middle school age range may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing sleep hygiene among Latino middle school children living in urban areas, who often face unique stressors that affect their sleep quality. The intervention, called SIESTA, includes group sessions held in schools and remote sessions for caregivers, all facilitated by bilingual professionals. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of this intervention through a large-scale randomized controlled trial in Providence, Rhode Island, and San Juan, Puerto Rico, while also examining how well the program is implemented in these communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve sleep quality and overall health outcomes for Latino middle school children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results with similar sleep hygiene interventions in children, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Koinis Mitchell, Daphne — Rhode Island Hospital
- Study coordinator: Koinis Mitchell, Daphne
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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.