Understanding sleep patterns in adolescents to improve mental health.
Official title: The Pediatric Precision Sleep Network
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-11081731 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how sleep habits during the important ages of 10 to 13 can impact mental health in kids, and it aims to find ways to help young people get better sleep to improve their overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $3,138,685 |
| NIH project number | 5U01MH136020-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11081731 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 10-13, particularly those experiencing sleep issues or from minoritized racial and ethnic backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 10-13 or those without sleep-related concerns may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the critical period of peri-adolescence, specifically ages 10-13, to identify how sleep patterns affect mental health risks in young people. By utilizing electronic health records and advanced predictive models, the study aims to enhance the understanding of sleep as a modifiable risk factor for mental health issues. Participants will be monitored using actigraphy, which involves wearing devices that track sleep patterns, and the data will be analyzed to improve screening tools in pediatric primary care. The goal is to develop effective interventions that can be implemented early to support better mental health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health screening and interventions for adolescents based on their sleep patterns.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in using sleep data to predict mental health outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Soehner, Adriane M. — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Soehner, Adriane M.
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.