Sleep and circadian rhythms in kids’ mental health
Official title: COBRE Center for Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Funded at Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital · NIH-11336427 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A focused project to understand how sleep and daily rhythms relate to mental health in children and teens, with plans to guide prevention and early treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Riverside, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | April 6, 2021 |
| Project end | April 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,065,612 |
| NIH project number | 2P20GM139743-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11336427 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children and adolescents with or at risk for mental health conditions, particularly those affected by sleep and circadian disturbances.
✕Less likely to help
If a patient’s sleep issues are unrelated to their mental health condition or if they are not part of the study’s focus population, they may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This program extends a previous effort at a Rhode Island hospital to study how sleep patterns and circadian rhythms influence pediatric mental health. Researchers will connect sleep research methods with clinical mental health projects to identify pathways for prevention and targeted therapies. The effort includes mentorship for early-career investigators and aims to create sustainable resources that support pediatric sleep and mental health research in clinical care. The work is designed to translate findings into practical changes that clinicians can implement with young patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better prevention strategies and more effective early interventions for sleep-related mental health issues in children and adolescents.
How similar studies have gone: Phase 1 of the program showed promising connections between sleep, circadian rhythms, and pediatric mental health, with successful mentoring and pilot projects.
Where this research is happening
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Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital
Riverside, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Carskadon, Mary a — Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital
- Study coordinator: Carskadon, Mary a
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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.