Welcome to the Insomnia Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

AIMS Trial - Assessing Improvements in Mood and Sleep

Are you 55 years old or older and currently having depression symptoms? You may be eligible for a research study to compare two different therapy approaches on mood and sleep. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two talk therapy programs that include meeting with a study clinician (in person or virtual) for 30-50 minutes each week for 8 weeks (8 sessions total). Compensation provided.

Apnea

AGE: 55 and older

DURATION: 10 months

VISITS: 3 study visits and 8 therapy sessions

LOCATION: in person or entirely via secure video conferencing

COMPENSATION: up to $500

SONO Sleep Study

Trouble Sleeping? You may be eligible for a research study to examine who responds best to common treatments for insomnia. All participants will receive cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia. Some participants will also be eligible for a study comparing a medication (trazodone) to placebo. Participants will be asked to complete screening measures, overnight sleep studies and sleep diaries.

High Blood Pressure

Insomnia

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: 9-12 months

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: up to $465

SleepLife - Parent of a child 10-13 years old

Are you the parent of a child 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.

AGE: 18 and above

DURATION: up to 3 years

VISITS: 1 visit and at home activities

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

COMPENSATION: Yes

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Sleep Disorders