Sleep Support Program for Expectant and New Mothers

The Dream Team: Testing Implementation of a Sleep Intervention for Perinatal Women Delivered by Direct Care Workers

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Sleep Postpartum Depression Pregnancy Related Insomnia Sleep Deprivation Sleep Hygiene Sleep Disturbance
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 99
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Health Services Research
Participants needed
55 (estimated)
Sponsor
Rhode Island Hospital · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for expectant mothers or new parents who have difficulty sleeping. Participants will learn about a sleep program designed to help manage their sleep issues during and after pregnancy.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am a new parent or expecting a baby.
  • I am between 18 and 45 years old.
  • I am receiving community-based health or mental health services.
  • I speak and read English or Spanish.
  • I have access to a smartphone.
  • I have significant sleep difficulties.

You may not be able to join if

  • My infant does not live at home with me.
  • I have a nighttime caregiver for my infant.
  • I already have a specialty in perinatal sleep.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
Insufficient and disrupted sleep are rarely addressed in expectant and new mothers, despite evidence that disturbed sleep is a modifiable risk factor for negative health outcomes for mothers and their children. In this study the investigators will adapt, refine, and pilot test the implementation of a behavioral sleep intervention consisting of short videos designed to accompany a free behavioral s…
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Eligibility Criteria
Phase 1 Inclusion Criteria: To qualify for Phase 1 enrollment, participants must be: * over 18 years of age; * working with expectant and new mothers in a community setting (i.e., outpatient clinic, social service agency, home visiting program, community center); * in a role where they would be ex…
Contacts

Katherine M Sharkey, MD, PhD

401-793-3497

katherine_sharkey@brown.edu

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