Investigating sleep health disparities in young children and their developmental effects
Socio-ecological factors linked to co-occurring early childhood sleep health disparities and developmental outcomes
This study is looking at why some young children, especially those from Black and other minority backgrounds, have more trouble sleeping and breathing at night, and it hopes to find ways to help improve their sleep and overall development.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oregon NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11006732 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the factors that contribute to sleep health disparities in early childhood, particularly among racially and ethnically minoritized children. It examines two main issues: sleep disordered breathing (SDB) and insufficient sleep, which are more prevalent in Black children compared to their White counterparts. The study aims to identify socio-ecological factors that influence these sleep issues and their impact on neurobehavioral and social-emotional development. By exploring these relationships, the research seeks to inform the development of interventions that can improve sleep health and developmental outcomes for affected children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-5 years, particularly those from racially and ethnically minoritized backgrounds experiencing sleep health disparities.
Not a fit: Children who do not experience sleep health issues or are outside the age range of 0-5 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that improve sleep health and developmental outcomes for young children, particularly in marginalized communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in addressing sleep health disparities through socio-ecological interventions, although this specific approach is novel.
Where this research is happening
Eugene, United States
- University of Oregon — Eugene, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Williamson, Ariel a — University of Oregon
- Study coordinator: Williamson, Ariel a
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.