Investigating sleep health in preschool children in Bangladesh and its effects on development and obesity.
Official title: Sleep health of preschool children in Bangladesh: predictors, role on executive function and obesity, and sleep promotion intervention
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-10931620 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how sleep affects young children in Bangladesh, specifically those aged 2 to 5, and aims to find ways to help them sleep better, which can improve their thinking skills and reduce the risk of being overweight.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 21, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $151,698 |
| NIH project number | 5K01TW012425-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10931620 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are preschool children aged 2 to 5 years living in urban Bangladesh.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 2 to 5 years or those not residing in urban Bangladesh may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the sleep health of preschool children in Bangladesh and how it affects their executive function and obesity risk. The project involves collecting primary data from children aged 2 to 5 years to identify predictors of poor sleep and to develop interventions aimed at improving sleep health. By utilizing community-based participatory research methods, the study aims to adapt interventions that are culturally relevant and effective in promoting better sleep among children. The findings could provide valuable insights into the importance of sleep for child development in low- and middle-income countries.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved sleep health in preschool children, enhancing their cognitive development and reducing obesity risk.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that improving sleep health in children can lead to significant improvements in developmental outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sania, Ayesha — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Sania, Ayesha
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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.