Sleep clinical trials at UCSF
3 in progress, 2 open to eligible people
Napping, Sleep, Cognitive Decline and Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
open to eligible people ages 65 years and up
This study aimed to pilot test a non-pharmacological (behavioral) treatment program targeting improved cognition through improving 24-h sleep-wake cycle in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild Alzheimer's disease. A treatment program incorporating bright light therapy and a modified cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia will be developed to address 24-hour patterns of sleep. We will then pilot test its feasibility and explore its preliminary effects on improving sleep/napping and cognition in patients with MCI or mild Alzheimer's disease.
San Francisco, California
Sleep and Social Experiences Study 2
open to eligible people ages 18-64
This study aims to to test effects of sleep loss on perceived discrimination and cardiovascular functioning as well as identify moderators of the racial discrimination and objective sleep link in a sample of 80 African Americans.
San Francisco, California
Research on Improving Sleep During Pregnancy
Sorry, in progress, not accepting new patients
The overarching goal is to utilize a randomized control design to examine acceptability, feasibility, and adherence of mindfulness-based stress reduction plus prenatal sleep supplement (MBSR+PS) compared to treatment as usual among pregnant people with poor sleep quality (n=50).
San Francisco, California
Our lead scientists for Sleep research studies include Yue Leng, PhD Jennifer N Felder, PhD Aric A Prather, PhD.
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