Improving sleep to prevent depression in pregnant women
Sleep to Reduce Incident Depression Effectively in Peripartum - (STRIDE P)
This study is looking at how to help pregnant and new moms who are struggling with sleep and feeling down by using a mindfulness program to improve their sleep and prevent depression.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11144405 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing perinatal depression, which affects many pregnant and postpartum women, particularly those experiencing insomnia. The study aims to enhance sleep quality through a behavioral sleep health intervention called Perinatal Understanding of Mindful Awareness for Sleep (PUMAS), which incorporates mindfulness techniques to reduce cognitive arousal and improve sleep. By targeting insomnia and its relationship with depression, the research seeks to provide effective strategies for preventing depression during and after pregnancy.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant or postpartum women who are experiencing insomnia or are at risk for perinatal depression.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or postpartum, or those without sleep issues, may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of depression in pregnant and postpartum women by improving their sleep quality.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing insomnia can be effective in reducing depression, making this approach promising based on existing evidence.
Where this research is happening
East Lansing, United States
- Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences — East Lansing, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Drake, Christopher L — Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Drake, Christopher L
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.