Pittsburgh Sleep in Teens Study
Join a compensated research study at the University of Pittsburgh examining the relationship between sleep and mood in teens and preteens.
How is your teen sleeping?
Your child may be eligible to participate in a research study examining the relationship between sleep and mood.
Participant is emotionally and physically healthy, without braces or permanent retainer
Between the ages of 12-18
Compensation is provided
Visits conducted in Pittsburgh, PA
We offer a range of studies that involve tracking sleep at home and its effects on thinking and mood. Studies could also involve computer tasks, fMRI scans to look at brain activity, and overnight lab visits depending on the specific study.
Study Background
Researchers are studying how sleep affects mood in teenagers and preteens.
Teenagers and preteens are notorious for not getting enough sleep. Sleep loss increases the risk of depression, suicide, substance use, car crashes, and poor academic functioning.
Sleep loss is rampant and worsens across adolescence with 44% of high school students reporting less than 6 hours of sleep on school nights when 8+ hours is recommended.
Join our study to learn more about how teens and preteens are affected by sleep.
Teenagers and preteens are notorious for not getting enough sleep. Sleep loss increases the risk of depression, suicide, substance use, car crashes, and poor academic functioning.
Sleep loss is rampant and worsens across adolescence with 44% of high school students reporting less than 6 hours of sleep on school nights when 8+ hours is recommended.
Join our study to learn more about how teens and preteens are affected by sleep.
Additional Information
The purpose of this study is to examine how sleep and circadian rhythms impact mood and behavior in teens.
You or your child may qualify to participate in this study if you meet the following criteria.
Key Criteria:
Key Criteria:
- You or your child is between the ages of 12-19
- You or your child is emotionally and physically healthy
- You or your child is currently in 7th-12th grade
- You or your child does not have braces or a permanent retainer
Your child will be asked to complete questionnaires and at home sleep assessments. Some studies also involve computer tasks, 1-2 overnight lab visits, at home sleep assessments, and/or fMRI scans to look at brain activity.
These research studies do NOT involve any treatments or medications.
These research studies do NOT involve any treatments or medications.
Families will be compensated for their participation in our study.
There is no cost for your family to participate in our research program.