Mindfulness practices to improve sleep in college students
Mindful Awareness Practices vs. Sleep Education: Improving Sleep Quality During the Transition to College
This study tests if mindfulness practices can help first-year college students who have trouble sleeping feel better and improve their sleep quality.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 240 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 22 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of California, Los Angeles Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Los Angeles, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT05576090 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention called Mindful Awareness Practices for Sleep (MAPs) compared to a sleep education control for first-year undergraduate students experiencing sleep disturbances. Conducted at UCLA, the study involves group sessions held weekly for six weeks in residential halls, focusing on improving sleep quality and reducing associated psychosocial issues. Participants will undergo assessments before and after the intervention, as well as at 3, 6, and 12 months post-intervention to measure the long-term effects of the program.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are first or second-year undergraduate students at UCLA, aged 18-20, who live in residential halls and have moderate sleep disturbances.
Not a fit: Patients with current mood or anxiety disorders, certain medical conditions affecting sleep, or prior mindfulness training may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance sleep quality and overall well-being in college students, potentially reducing anxiety and improving academic performance.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results for mindfulness interventions in improving sleep quality, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * First or second year undergraduate student at UCLA * Ages 18-22 years old * Must live in the residential halls on UCLA campus * Must have a score of 8 or above on the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), indicating at least sub-threshold levels of sleep disturbance. Exclusion Criteria * Current diagnosis of mood or anxiety disorder as determined by the PHQ-8 or by the GAD-7 if score \"15\" or more on either measure * Presence of medical conditions or use of medications that may influence sleep or inflammation (e.g., autoimmune disorder) * Previous or current formal instruction in mindfulness meditation (e.g., MAPs, MBSR) or current sleep education program
Where this trial is running
Los Angeles, California
- University of California, Los Angeles — Los Angeles, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Julienne E Bower, Ph.D. — University of California, Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Deborah E Garet, MPH
- Email: dgaret@mednet.ucla.edu
- Phone: (310) 975-9035
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.