Improving sleep for better mental health and school performance in teenagers
Official title: Promoting Teenage Sleep - for Better Mental Health and School Performance
Run by Kristianstad University · NCT06306092 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 13 Years to 19 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 3000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Kristianstad University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kristianstad, Skåne County) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 17, 2024 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2028 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | March 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06306092 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are students aged 13-19 enrolled in Swedish high schools and upper secondary schools.
✕Probably 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.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could lead to improved mental health and academic performance among adolescents.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with school-based interventions aimed at improving sleep among adolescents, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Students in Swedish high schools and upper secondary schools. Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.