Investigating the impact of sleep disorders and obesity on health in young adults
The Penn State Child Sleep Cohort: Cardiometabolic and Neurocognitive Risk in Young Adulthood
This study is looking at how sleep problems and being overweight during teenage years can impact health as you grow into adulthood, and it's for young adults who had these issues when they were kids.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hershey, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10442426 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research examines how sleep disordered breathing (SDB) and obesity during adolescence affect health outcomes in young adulthood. It follows a cohort of children who were previously studied and now focuses on understanding the mechanisms linking these conditions to cardiometabolic and neurocognitive issues. By analyzing factors such as inflammation and stress responses, the study aims to uncover the long-term effects of these adolescent health challenges. Participants will undergo assessments to evaluate their health status and the presence of SDB.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12-20 who have experienced sleep disordered breathing or obesity.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a history of sleep disordered breathing or obesity may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions for preventing serious health issues related to sleep disorders and obesity in young adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous cohort studies have shown significant associations between sleep disorders and adverse health outcomes, suggesting that this research builds on established findings.
Where this research is happening
Hershey, United States
- Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr — Hershey, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fernandez-Mendoza, Julio — Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Fernandez-Mendoza, Julio
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.