INSUFFICIENT SLEEP

This study tests whether a special parenting program (Attachment Biobehavioral Catch-Up) can help low-income Latino children have fewer illnesses, better sleep, and healthier weight. About 260 mothers and their 9-month-old babies will take part. Half will get the parenting progra…

This study tests whether a mobile health program that helps children sleep longer can lower their blood pressure. Ten children recently diagnosed with essential hypertension and who sleep 7.5 hours or less on school nights will use a sleep tracker and receive coaching. The goal i…

This study explores whether a culturally tailored sleep program can help African American adults who sleep 6 hours or less and have overweight or obesity. The goal is to increase sleep and physical activity to reduce obesity-related health risks. The research has two phases: firs…

This study tests a brief sleep program for depressed adolescents aged 12-18 who sleep less than 7 hours on school nights or have irregular sleep schedules. The program uses two counseling sessions and a smartphone app to improve sleep habits. Researchers will compare it to a shor…

This study looks at how different light exposure and meal timing affect the body's ability to process food when sleep is limited. Researchers will monitor 120 healthy adults aged 18-35 over several months, including overnight clinic stays. The goal is to understand how these fact…