Sweet Dreams/Dulces Sueños Study
We are conducting focus groups to help us develop a new intervention to improve sleep among women of color. We are currently recruiting women to participate in these focus groups who are:
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- Female Community Health Workers (CHWs)
- Ages 18+
- From one of the following communities:
- Black/African American
- African Immigrant
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
- Latina/x
Short sleep duration and poor sleep quality are associated with the development diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes and depression as well as poorer quality of life. By conducting focus groups, we will improve our understanding of how women fit sleep into their busy lives and balance getting good sleep with other healthy behaviors and demands in their lives. With this data, we plan to develop an intervention to improve sleep in the participating communities.
For more information, please email sweetdreams@utah.edu.
Couples Health Aging, Rhythms and Sleep Study (CHARMS Study)
We are currently enrolling healthy couples for a study to learn how sleep in couples affects each other’s sleep and memory over a 2-year period. Virtual visits only, no overnights. Participants will be compensated for their time.
You may qualify if you:
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- 50 years or older
- Are married or living with a romantic partner for at least 1 year
- have noticed changes to your memory as you have gotten older
See if you are eligible to participate in this study, https://csbsutah.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0wUVkLyB1pgXLrU?Q_CHL=qr. For more information, contact us at charms@utah.edu
Sleep Technology Intervention to Target Cardiometabolic Health (STITCH Study)
We are currently enrolling healthy men and women for a study to learn if sleep coaching can improve the risk factors for heart disease, such as blood pressure. Outpatient visits only, no overnights. Participants will be compensated for their time.
You may qualify if you:
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- 18-65 years of age
- Sleep less than 7 hours a night
- Have a blood pressure higher than 120/80
See if you are eligible to participate in this study. Complete an online screening. For more information, contact us at 801-585-0904 or sleeplab@utah.edu
New Wearable Device for the Treatment of Insomnia
We are currently enrolling healthy men and women for a study that looks to see if a wearable device can promote sleep quality for those looking to improve their sleep. Those who participate will wear this device around their neck for a month. We will use a Fitbit wristband and some survey questions to see if wearing the device is helping. Participants will be compensated for their time.
You may qualify if you are:
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- 18-65 years of age
- Have moderate to severe insomnia
- Willing to wear a band around your neck for 3 hours a day for a month
To see if you are eligible to participate, complete our online screening survey. For more information email us at sleeplab@utah.edu.