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Behavioral Intervention

Sleep Promotion Program for Sleep Deprivation (SPP OT Trial)

N/A

Waitlist Available

Led By Jessica C Levenson

Research Sponsored by University of Pittsburgh

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Youth: Currently depressed

Youth: Ages 12-18

Must not have

Youth: Significant or unstable medical conditions

Youth: Diagnosis of sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, nightmare disorder, or periodic limb movement disorder

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up change screening to post-intervention (~10 weeks)

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing a new program called the Sleep Promotion Program (SPP) for teenagers who don't get enough sleep. The program is brief, can be used on smartphones, and aims to improve

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adolescents who are experiencing sleep problems like insufficient sleep or irregular sleep patterns. Participants will be involved in refining the program based on their feedback.

What is being tested?

The Sleep Promotion Program (SPP) being tested involves one individual session and uses smartphone technology to help teens improve their sleep. This open trial aims to refine the program with participant and staff input.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this is a behavioral intervention focusing on improving sleep habits through non-medical means, significant side effects are not anticipated.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am currently experiencing depression.

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I am between 12 and 18 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am a young person with serious or uncontrolled health issues.

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I am a young person diagnosed with a sleep disorder like sleep apnea or narcolepsy.

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I am currently experiencing thoughts of harming myself and need immediate help.

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I am a parent experiencing thoughts of harming myself that need urgent care.

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I am unable or unwilling to follow the study's required procedures.

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I am a young person diagnosed with PTSD, bipolar, psychosis, or substance use disorder.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ change screening to post-intervention (~10 weeks)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~change screening to post-intervention (~10 weeks)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change screening to post-intervention (~10 weeks) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Acceptability of Intervention Measure

Clinical Global Impressions Scale - Improvement

Feasibility of Intervention Measure

+2 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Sleep Promotion ProgramExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will receive the Sleep Promotion Program (SPP), consisting of 2 individual sessions with a clinician via telehealth (or in-person if desired), about 2 weeks apart, and web-based intervention components.

0 / 8Eligibility criteria met