Investigating how school start times affect sleep health in underrepresented youth
Socioecological approach to school start times and sleep health disparities in underrepresented youth
This study is looking at how the time school starts affects sleep for teenagers, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, and it wants to find out how family and community play a role in their sleep habits and health, so they can come up with better ways to help these students sleep well and do better in school.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tuscaloosa, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10203504 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research explores the impact of school start times on sleep health among adolescents, particularly focusing on underrepresented youth. It aims to understand how both community and family factors influence sleep patterns and overall health. By surveying 400 high school students, the study will assess the relationship between school start times, family dynamics, and sleep health. The goal is to identify effective strategies to improve sleep health and academic performance in disadvantaged populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents from disadvantaged backgrounds who experience insufficient sleep.
Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or those who do not experience sleep health issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved sleep health and academic outcomes for underrepresented youth.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that later school start times can positively impact sleep health, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
Tuscaloosa, United States
- University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa — Tuscaloosa, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gunn, Heather Elizabeth — University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa
- Study coordinator: Gunn, Heather Elizabeth
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.