Understanding how sleep affects depression and pleasure in teenagers
Mechanisms of Depression and Anhedonia in Adolescents: Linking Sleep Duration and Timing to Reward- and Stress-Related Brain Function
This study is looking at how the amount and timing of sleep can affect feelings of sadness and enjoyment in teenagers aged 14-19 who might be struggling with stress, to help find ways to improve their mental health.
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-10770491 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how sleep duration and timing influence depression and the ability to experience pleasure (anhedonia) in adolescents. It aims to understand the connection between sleep patterns and brain functions related to stress and reward. The study will involve both observational and experimental approaches, assessing adolescents aged 14-19 who are at risk for depression due to stressful life events. By examining these relationships, the research seeks to identify potential interventions to improve mental health in young people.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 14-19 who experience short or irregular sleep patterns and show signs of depressive symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have depressive symptoms or those outside the age range of 14-19 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new strategies for preventing and treating depression in adolescents by optimizing their sleep patterns.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the relationship between sleep and mental health, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Eugene, United States
- University of Oregon — Eugene, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Casement, Melynda D — University of Oregon
- Study coordinator: Casement, Melynda D
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.