Welcome to the Other Sleep Disorders Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Differences in Rest, Emotion, and Arousal Modulation in Youth (DREAMY-Autism)

Does your child struggle at night with falling asleep? You and your child may be eligible for a research study to explore the relationship between sleep, sensory processing, and emotion dysregulation for autistic children ages 6-10 who struggle at bedtime. Participation is 3 weeks for the first part of the study & about 2 additional weeks for the second part of the study. Compensation provided.

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Other Sleep Disorders

AGE: 6-10

DURATION: 3-5 weeks

VISITS: up to 2 visits and at home activities

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: YES

SleepChart - Children ages 9-17 years old

Are you the parent of a healthy child between the ages of 9 and 17? You may be eligible to participate in a research study to learn about how sleep changes over the course of late childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood. Compensation is provided.

Healthy Child

Other Adolescent/Teen Health

Other Sleep Disorders

AGE: 9-17

DURATION: 1-2 years

VISITS: At least 1 In-person visit and virtual visits

LOCATION: Oakland and virtually

COMPENSATION: YES

Power Down - Autistic children ages 6-13

Does your child struggle at night with falling asleep? Your child may be eligible for a research study looking to test a short, bedtime intervention called the “Power Down” for autistic children (ages 6-13) who have sensory sensitivities and struggle to fall asleep at night. This intervention hopes to help kids settle down quicker by using sensory-based strategies. Compensation is provided.

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Other Sleep Disorders

Other Wellness and Lifestyle

AGE: 6-13

DURATION: 3-4 weeks

VISITS: 2

LOCATION: Bridgeside Point 1

COMPENSATION: YES

SleepLife - Child ages 10-13 have problems sleeping

Are you the parent of a child that has problems sleeping between the ages of 10 and 13? Has your child had a well-child visit at UPMC Primary Care or Family Medicine in the past 12 months? Your child may be eligible for a research study to learn about how childhood sleep impacts future mental health. Compensation is provided.

Apnea

Insomnia

Narcolepsy

Other Sleep Disorders

And 2 more areas

AGE: 10-13

DURATION: up to 3 years

VISITS: 1 visit and at home activities

LOCATION: Western Psychiatric Hospital or at home (via Zoom)

COMPENSATION: YES

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Optimizing Attention and Sleep Intervention Study (OASIS)

Are you the parent of a 3-5 year old child with behavior and sleep difficulties? You and your child may be eligible for a research study to examine the effectiveness of parent behavioral interventions for preschool aged children. Compensation is provided.

ADHD

Other Sleep Disorders

AGE: 3-5 years old

DURATION: 8 months

VISITS: 4-6 behavioral treatment sessions (1 hour each)

LOCATION: Virtually or at your pediatrician's office

COMPENSATION: YES

Circadian Rhythms, Reward, & Sleep, (CARRS) Research Study

Are you the parent of a teen aged 13-15? Your child may be able to participate in a research study to help understand how sleep timing and duration affects teens’ thinking, mood, and behavior. This study involves one to two overnight visits in the SBNC sleep lab including an fMRI scan at the MRRC in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Compensation is provided.

Featured Pediatric Research

Healthy Child

Other Adolescent/Teen Health

Other Mental Health and Behavior

And 2 more areas

AGE: 13-15

DURATION: 1-3 days

VISITS: 1-2

LOCATION: Thomas Detre Hall

COMPENSATION: YES

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Sleep Disorders