Investigating how neighborhood environments affect sleep health in young African American adults
Official title: CORONARY ARTERY RISK DEVELOPMENT IN YOUNG ADULTS (CARDIA) STUDY - CHICAGO FIELD CENTERDIVERSITY SUPPLEMENT FOR MORGANN WEST
Funded at Northwestern University · NIH-11219766 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how things in your neighborhood, like noise and light, affect how well young African American adults sleep, with the goal of finding ways to help improve their sleep health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 10, 2024 |
| Project end | September 9, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $85,453 |
| NIH project number | 75N92023D00004-0-759202400001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11219766 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young African American adults aged 21 and older who may be experiencing sleep health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not African American or those who do not reside in the studied neighborhoods may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research examines the impact of neighborhood characteristics on sleep health among young African American adults. It focuses on how factors such as noise, light pollution, and socioeconomic conditions contribute to sleep issues like shorter sleep duration and increased daytime sleepiness. The study will analyze data from the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) study to explore the relationship between these environmental factors and sleep health, while also considering psychological and cardiovascular risk factors. By understanding these connections, the research aims to identify potential interventions to improve sleep health in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved sleep health and overall well-being for young African American adults living in challenging neighborhood environments.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that neighborhood environments can significantly impact health outcomes, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Northwestern University
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lynch, David — Northwestern University
- Study coordinator: Lynch, David
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.