Improving sleep quality for college students
Improving Sleep Quality During the Transition to College
This study is looking at how a six-week mindfulness program can help college students sleep better and feel healthier, making it easier for them to manage the sleep problems many of them face.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11054704 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to enhance sleep quality among college students, a group significantly affected by sleep disruptions. It focuses on implementing mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), specifically a six-week program called Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPs), which has shown promise in improving sleep and related mental health outcomes. The study aims to identify effective, scalable programs that can be easily integrated into students' lives to combat the negative effects of poor sleep on their well-being. By utilizing actigraphy to monitor sleep patterns, the research will provide insights into the effectiveness of these interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are college students aged 18-24 who experience sleep disruptions.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently enrolled in college or do not experience sleep issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved sleep quality and overall mental health for college students.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mindfulness-based interventions can improve sleep quality, although few have specifically targeted college students and sleep as a primary outcome.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fuligni, Andrew J — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Fuligni, Andrew J
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.