Sleep Promotion Program for Sleep Deprivation
(SPP OT Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byJessica C Levenson

Age: < 65

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?Investigators developed a brief, scalable, behavioral Sleep Promotion Program (SPP) for adolescents with short sleep duration and sleep-wake irregularity, which relies on one individual session and smart phone technology to deliver evidence-based strategies. This open trial portion of the R34 will focus on conducting an open trial (n=8) to iteratively refine provider training, implementation procedures, and SPP program, per participant and staff feedback.

Eligibility Criteria

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.

Inclusion Criteria

Youth: Currently a patient at Kids Plus Pediatrics

I am currently experiencing depression.

I sleep less than 7 hours on school nights or my sleep schedule changes by 2 or more hours on weekends.

+3 more

Exclusion Criteria

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

Parents: Have any physical or mental condition that would preclude study participation

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

+8 more

Participant Groups

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.

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.