Mind-Body Intervention for Sleep Deprivation
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this pilot study is to determine if a personalized trial testing a Mind-Body Intervention (MBI) can produce a meaningful increase in the average daily sleep duration among women 40-60 years of age working in healthcare. A total of 60 eligible participants will be randomized to one of two possible orders of treatment exposure comprised of three components: mindfulness, yoga, and guided walking, each assigned in 2-week block sequences for a total period of 12 weeks. The study will include a 2-week baseline period during which their baseline sleep duration and adherence to the Fitbit wear and survey submission will be assessed. Following the 2-week run-in period, participants deemed eligible and achieved at least 80% adherence of Fitbit wear and survey submission will be randomized to one of the two intervention arms. Exploratory aims include assessments of sleep quality, physiological factors and their direct and indirect relationships with participants' perceived stress, anxiety, and depression.
Research Team
Karina Davidson, PhD, MASc
Principal Investigator
Northwell Health
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for women aged 40-60 working in healthcare with a self-reported history of sleeping less than 7 hours per night for at least three months. They must be experiencing stress and able to use a smartphone and Fitbit regularly. Exclusions include severe illness, substance abuse, inability to walk or do yoga as advised by a doctor, pregnancy, men, those outside the age range, and non-Northwell employees.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline
Participants complete a 2-week run-in period with no intervention to assess baseline sleep duration and adherence to Fitbit wear and survey submission
Treatment
Participants receive a personalized Mind-Body Intervention (MBI) consisting of mindfulness, yoga, and guided walking in 2-week block sequences for a total of 12 weeks
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in sleep duration and quality, and physiological factors over a 2-week period post-intervention
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Personalized Mind-Body Intervention (MBI)
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Northwell Health
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Collaborator