Using a mobile app for mindfulness to help with insomnia
App-guided bedtime mindfulness for insomnia
This study is testing a mobile app that helps people with chronic insomnia by guiding them through bedtime mindfulness meditation to see if it can improve their sleep and reduce insomnia symptoms.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10885486 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on helping patients with chronic insomnia by using a mobile app that guides them through mindfulness meditation practices specifically designed for bedtime. The approach involves assessing how these mindfulness techniques can improve sleep quality and reduce insomnia symptoms. Patients will engage with the app to practice mindfulness and provide feedback on their sleep experiences, while researchers will analyze physiological data to understand the impact of these practices on sleep. The goal is to refine the app's content and delivery to maximize its effectiveness for users.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals suffering from chronic insomnia who are interested in using technology to improve their sleep.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have chronic insomnia or those who are not interested in using mobile technology for health management may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with a convenient and effective tool to manage their insomnia through mindfulness practices.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results with mindfulness interventions for sleep improvement, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ma, Yan — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Ma, Yan
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.