Sleep and Mindfulness Program for Aging

Overseen By Rebecca Robbins, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital

Disqualifiers: Severe cognitive impairment

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 4

45 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The aim of this study is to design a sleep and mindfulness intervention to improve sleep, quality of life, and cognitive function among older adults.

Research Team

Rebecca Robbins, PhD

Principal Investigator

PhD

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for older adults aged 55 and above living in residential facilities, looking to improve their sleep, quality of life, and cognitive function. Those with severe cognitive impairment as determined by the MoCA test cannot participate.

Inclusion Criteria

I am 55 or older and live in a care facility.

Exclusion Criteria

Severe cognitive impairment according to the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention Design and Adaptation

Design and adapt a sleep, mindfulness, and sleep disorders education intervention for older adults

8 weeks

Pilot Study

Conduct a small pilot study to ascertain feasibility and acceptability of the Sleep Health and Mindfulness Program

6 months

Sessions at baseline, 2-months, and 6-months

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for sleep quality, cognitive function, and quality of life

6 months

Data collection at baseline, 2-months, and 6-months

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Sleep health and mindfulness intervention

Trial Overview The study is testing a new program that focuses on improving sleep patterns and mindfulness among seniors. The goal is to see if this intervention can enhance overall well-being and mental sharpness.

Participant Groups

Group I: Sleep Health and Mindfulness Program for Older Adults Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

This grant will develop and design an adapted version of an existing, effective Sleep Health Program, which will be coupled with mindfulness content, to meet the needs and unique barriers older adults in housing facilities face. The modules for the proposed Sleep Health and Mindfulness program will be designed in collaboration with the implementation partner, the City of Boston Age Strong Commission, whose talented leaders and staff have decades of experience designing programs for seniors on a variety of topics, including mindfulness.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1,694

Recruited

14,790,000+

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Collaborator

Trials

1,841

Recruited

28,150,000+