Understanding how sleep affects anxiety in adolescents
Sleep-dependent Negative Overgeneralization in Adolescent Anxiety
This study is looking at how sleep affects anxiety in teenagers aged 12 to 20, hoping to find ways to help improve their emotional well-being by understanding how their sleep patterns and brain development are connected.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida International University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Miami, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11046601 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between sleep patterns and anxiety in adolescents aged 12 to 20. It aims to understand how sleep neurophysiology, brain development, and emotional responses interact to influence anxiety levels. By following the same individuals over time, the study will explore how disruptions in sleep may lead to heightened anxiety and negative memory generalization. The findings could help develop new treatments to improve emotional health during this critical developmental stage.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who experience anxiety symptoms and sleep disturbances.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 12 to 20 or those without anxiety symptoms may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for anxiety in adolescents by addressing sleep-related issues.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the link between sleep and anxiety, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Miami, United States
- Florida International University — Miami, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mattfeld, Aaron — Florida International University
- Study coordinator: Mattfeld, Aaron
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.