Investigating how sleep affects emotions in adolescents with PTSD
Official title: Sleep and emotion processing in adolescent Post-traumatic stress Disorder
Funded at University of Wisconsin-Madison · NIH-11051261 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how sleep affects emotions in teenagers aged 15-18 with PTSD, as well as those who have experienced trauma but don’t have PTSD, and those who are typically developing, to see how their sleep quality might influence how they feel and react to emotions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project start | March 15, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $546,099 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH132221-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11051261 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 15-18 who have been diagnosed with PTSD or have experienced trauma.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are outside the age range of 15-18 or do not have a history of trauma or PTSD may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the relationship between sleep and emotion processing in adolescents aged 15-18 who have been diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The study will involve advanced sleep assessment techniques, including high-density EEG, to analyze brain activity during sleep and after emotional learning tasks. Participants will be divided into three groups: those with PTSD, trauma-exposed individuals without PTSD, and typically developing adolescents. By examining these differences, the research aims to uncover how sleep quality impacts emotional responses and daily affect in these young individuals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for PTSD in adolescents by addressing sleep-related issues.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the link between sleep disturbances and emotional disorders, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jones, Stephanie — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Jones, Stephanie
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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.