Mindfulness practices to improve sleep in college students
Official title: Mindful Awareness Practices vs. Sleep Education: Improving Sleep Quality During the Transition to College
Run by University of California, Los Angeles · NCT05576090 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 22 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 240 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of California, Los Angeles Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Los Angeles, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 3, 2023 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 23, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05576090 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably 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.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: Previous studies have shown promising results for mindfulness interventions in improving sleep quality, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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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
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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.