Transdiagnostic Sleep and Circadian Intervention (TSC) - R34 on Sleep
Project Background
Suicide is the second leading cause of death in youth, and recent statistics indicate disproportionate risk for suicidal behavior among Black youth. Despite this, a few interventions effectively prevent youth suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STB). Sleep difficulties may be a particularly promising target for youth STB prevention efforts. To date, no intervention targeting sleep difficulties have been examined among youth at-risk for STBs nor tailored to Black youth; this research is critical for maximizing intervention acceptability and impact.
Project Description
This research is being done to find out whether sleep interventions can improve sleep habits in young people who have mood symptoms and/or suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Participation will include a participant being randomly assigned to one of two study conditions:
One study condition involves: a) about 6–8 video sessions with a sleep therapist, b) completing sleep diary via text or email, c) wearing an activity tracker watch, d) using bright light glasses in the morning and blue-light blocking glasses in the evening, and e) receiving graphs showing your sleep and sleep/wake patterns.
The other study condition involves: a) wearing an activity tracker watch, b) completing a daily sleep diary each morning and evening via text or email, and c) receiving graphs showing your sleep and sleep/wake patterns. There are no sessions with a sleep therapist and no bright light or blue blocking glasses in this condition.
FAQs
How will each participant get assigned a study condition?
We will essentially ask a computer to “flip a coin” to decide which group a participant will be assigned to.
How long is participation in this study?
Participation will last up to 17 weeks
What is the compensation for the study?
Each participant could earn up to $180
Who will be participating in this study?
75 participants in the ETUDES Center Pediatric Primary Care study who have difficulties with sleep and are age 12-18 will participate in this study.
Sleep Watch
Blue Light Blocking Glasses
Bright Light Glassses
Principal Investigators
Tina R. Goldstein, Ph.D
Pittsburgh Foundation Endowed Professor in Psychiatry Research University of Pittsburgh
ARIEL A. WILLIAMSON PHD, DBSM
Assistant Professor of Child Behavioral Health and Clinical Psychology
The Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health, University of Oregon