Improving sleep quality for nursing home residents with dementia
Enhancing Sleep Quality for Nursing Home Residents with Dementia: Pragmatic Trial
This study is testing a new program called LOCK to help nursing home staff create a better sleep environment for residents with Alzheimer's and related dementias, aiming to improve their sleep and overall well-being by reducing noise and light disturbances.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tuscaloosa, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11088178 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the sleep quality of nursing home residents suffering from Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. It implements a program called LOCK, which trains nursing home staff to create a more conducive sleep environment by minimizing disturbances caused by noise and light. The study aims to refine this program through a pragmatic trial across multiple nursing homes, assessing its effectiveness in improving sleep and overall well-being for residents. By utilizing evidence-based strategies, the research seeks to address the critical issue of sleep disturbances in this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are nursing home residents diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in nursing homes or those without dementia may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the sleep quality and overall health of nursing home residents with dementia.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success with similar interventions in improving clinical outcomes for nursing home residents, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Tuscaloosa, United States
- University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa — Tuscaloosa, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Snow, a Lynn — University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa
- Study coordinator: Snow, a Lynn
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.