Understanding sleep health in Black and Hispanic women of childbearing age
Official title: Phenotypes of Sleep Health among Black and Hispanic Women of Childbearing Age
Funded at University of Connecticut Storrs · NIH-11055323 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how sleep affects Black and Hispanic women aged 18-49, who may have higher risks during pregnancy and for health problems, to find out what influences their sleep and create helpful sleep improvement programs just for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Connecticut Storrs NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Storrs-Mansfield, United States) |
| Project start | March 15, 2024 |
| Project end | February 28, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $632,272 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL168770-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11055323 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black and Hispanic women of childbearing age who experience sleep difficulties or related health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 18-49 or those not identifying as Black or Hispanic may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the sleep health of Black and Hispanic women aged 18-49, who face higher risks of pregnancy complications and chronic health issues. By employing a community-engaged approach, the study aims to explore various factors that influence sleep health, including personal, behavioral, cognitive, social, and environmental aspects. Researchers will gather in-depth data from 300 participants to identify different sleep health phenotypes and how these factors interact. The goal is to develop effective behavioral sleep interventions tailored to the unique needs of these communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved sleep health interventions that enhance the overall well-being and pregnancy outcomes for Black and Hispanic women.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community-engaged approaches can effectively address health disparities, suggesting potential success for this study's methodology.
Where this research is happening
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University of Connecticut Storrs
Storrs-Mansfield, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Redeker, Nancy S — University of Connecticut Storrs
- Study coordinator: Redeker, Nancy S
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.