Improving sleep management for young adults with type 1 diabetes
Official title: A Cognitive Behavioral Sleep Self-Management Intervention for Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes
Funded at Case Western Reserve University · NIH-10915497 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how a sleep program can help young adults with type 1 diabetes, ages 18-30, get better sleep, which might help them manage their blood sugar and feel healthier overall.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Case Western Reserve University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $681,667 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK136604-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10915497 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young adults aged 18-30 with type 1 diabetes who have not been able to achieve glycemic targets.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not diagnosed with type 1 diabetes or those who already meet their glycemic targets may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how a cognitive-behavioral sleep self-management program can help young adults aged 18-30 with type 1 diabetes improve their sleep patterns. The program aims to increase sleep duration and regularity over a period of three months, which may lead to better blood sugar control and overall health. Participants will be enrolled in a trial comparing this intervention to standard care, allowing researchers to assess its effectiveness in achieving glycemic targets. The study will involve 248 young adults who struggle to meet their diabetes management goals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved blood sugar control and overall health for young adults with type 1 diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that cognitive-behavioral approaches to sleep management can be effective, suggesting potential success for this intervention.
Where this research is happening
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Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Griggs, Stephanie Alisha — Case Western Reserve University
- Study coordinator: Griggs, Stephanie Alisha
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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.