Improving sleep to reduce suicidal thoughts in teens
Brief Interventions for Teen Sleep (BITS)
This study is looking to help Black teenagers who have trouble sleeping, as better sleep can lower the chances of feeling depressed or having thoughts of suicide, and it will create a special program that fits their needs to improve their sleep quality and overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10875389 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing sleep difficulties among adolescents, particularly Black youth, who are at a higher risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. It aims to develop a modularized intervention that utilizes evidence-based principles to improve sleep quality and duration. By targeting sleep disturbances, the study seeks to reduce the risk of depression and suicidal thoughts in this vulnerable population. The approach includes understanding the unique barriers faced by Black youth regarding sleep and tailoring interventions to meet their needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents, particularly Black youth, who experience sleep difficulties and are at risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience sleep difficulties or who are not at risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective interventions that significantly reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors among at-risk adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in addressing sleep issues as a means to improve mental health outcomes, particularly in youth populations.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goldstein, Tina R — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Goldstein, Tina R
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.