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Better Sleep, Brighter Minds: Exploring Relaxation for Youth Ages 11-13
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Heather Hardin
Primary Investigator
Recruiting
11 years - 13 years
All
Phase
2
80 participants needed
1 Location
Brief description of study
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The purpose of this study is to try out a new way of teaching kids and parents ways to relax and sleep skills to see if it helps youth with sleep and well-being.
The study tasks can be completed entirely online (NO in-person visits required).
Who can take part?
Youth (ages 11-13) who are experiencing mild stress symptoms and a parent. In order to be eligible, parents/caregivers and children must both participate in the research study.
Detailed description of study
What will happen during the study?
- Parents and youth will answer some questions at three different points during the 4-month program.
- Parents and youth will attend online training sessions together about ways to relax and sleep skills (1 hour each week for 8 weeks).
- These training sessions will be fun and include group discussions and a workbook with parent/youth activities.
- During these group sessions, parents and children will learn how to work together on a child's ways to relax and sleep.
Incentive/compensation
- Each family (youth and parent pair) will receive up to $200 for completing all of the study requirements.
Additional information
The study is being conducted by Dr. Heather K. Hardin at the Indiana University School of Nursing.
To learn more about Heather Hardin, PhD, RN, and her research interests, please visit this link: https://nursing.iu.edu/directory/profiles/hardin-heather.html
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
- Conditions: all
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Age: 11 years - 13 years
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Gender: All
Youth Inclusion Criteria:
- Has mild stress symptoms
- Able to read, speak, and understand English
- Has a parent willing to join the study with them
Youth Exclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis with a mental health condition (such as depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, etc)
- Diagnosis with a sleep disorder (such as sleep apnea)
- Taking medications that alter mood (such as fluoxetine)
- Family plan to move out of Indiana within 4 months
Parent Inclusion Criteria:
- At least 18 years of age
- Living in Indiana
- Self-reported as legal guardian of youth
- Able to read, speak, and understand English
Parent Exclusion Criteria:
- Plan to move from Indiana within 4 months
Unable or unwilling to take part in the study
Updated on
14 May 2025.
Study ID: NURS-IIR-24243, 24243
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