Improving sleep for better mental health and school performance in teenagers
Promoting Teenage Sleep - for Better Mental Health and School Performance
This study tests two school programs designed to help teenagers aged 13-19 improve their sleep to see if it can boost their mental health and school performance.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 3000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 13 Years to 19 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kristianstad University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kristianstad, Skåne County) |
| Trial ID | NCT06306092 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project evaluates the effectiveness of two school-based programs aimed at promoting better sleep among adolescents aged 13-19. The interventions focus on educating students about sleep's impact on mental health and academic performance, while also implementing strategies like sleep scheduling and technology restrictions. Students participating in the programs will be compared to a control group receiving standard teaching. The initiative addresses the growing issue of sleep deprivation among teenagers and its correlation with mental health challenges and academic struggles.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are students aged 13-19 enrolled in Swedish high schools and upper secondary schools.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include those outside the specified age range or not enrolled in the targeted schools.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could lead to improved mental health and academic performance among adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with school-based interventions aimed at improving sleep among adolescents, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Students in Swedish high schools and upper secondary schools. Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where this trial is running
Kristianstad, Skåne County
- Kristianstad University — Kristianstad, Skåne County, Sweden (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Annika Norell, PhD — Örebro University, Sweden
- Study coordinator: Pernilla Garmy, PhD
- Email: pernilla.garmy@hkr.se
- Phone: +46739791316
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.