Online Sleep Education for College Students' Sleep Health and Executive Functioning
Official title: The Role of Sleep Education in Improving Sleep Quality, Executive Functioning, and Sleep Health Literacy
Run by Northern Arizona University · NCT07765849 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A psychoeducational sleep program delivered online will be tested to see if it helps college students improve their sleep health knowledge, sleep quality, and better thinking skills.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Northern Arizona University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Phoenix, Arizona) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 23, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | May 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 28, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07765849 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Undergraduate students in the United States who are 18 or older, proficient in English, enrolled at a U.S. college, with internet access and a device to complete online surveys.
✕Probably not a fit
Students with sleep disorders or prior treatment for sleep difficulties may not benefit from this educational intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study tests an asynchronous educational sleep intervention among undergraduate students at a U.S. college. Participants will engage in online sleep education to see if increased sleep health literacy translates into better sleep quality and executive functioning. The study compares students who complete the intervention with those who do not, using self-reported measures. Enrollment is limited to English-speaking, internet-enabled undergraduates aged 18+ without diagnosed sleep disorders. The lead sponsor is Northern Arizona University, with data collection at NAU Phoenix campus as applicable.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, students may gain better sleep practices and sharper executive functioning, potentially improving academic performance.
How similar studies have gone: Prior studies in sleep education have shown improvements in knowledge and some related sleep outcomes; this study adds an online format focused on college students.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Be at least 18 years old * Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in a U.S. college or university * Have English language proficiency * Have internet access * Have an electronic device to complete an online survey Exclusion Criteria: * Having a diagnosed sleep-wake disorder * Having a history of treatment for sleep difficulties
Where it's running
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Northern Arizona University
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kiley D Hawkins, B.S. — Northern Arizona University
- Study coordinator: Kiley D Hawkins, B.S.
- Email: kh2874@nau.edu
- Phone: 623-241-2334
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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.