February 03, 2025

Improving Sleep in 12- to 30-Year-Olds with Down Syndrome

We are conducting a research study at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) to adapt a virtual Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Insomnia program for individuals with Down syndrome. This study aims to improve sleep and overall quality of life.

What’s Involved?
8 weekly intervention sessions (1 hour via Zoom)
Wearing a Fitbit to track sleep patterns (Fitbit provided)
Completing online sleep and quality of life surveys
Participating in a focus group at the end of the study

Who Can Participate?
Individuals aged 12 to 30 years old with a diagnosis of Down syndrome who experience sleep difficulties.

Compensation
Participants and caregivers can earn up to $400 for completing assessments and an additional $100 for participating in the focus group.

Flyer available here: https://uab.box.com/s/gxhs7htrb0270yrmgdv1hd4vubj1jhal
To sign up to study, complete this brief screening survey: https://uab.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3HFdXpNJ96TEEDA?Q_CHL=qr

If you or someone you know may be interested reach out to Dr. Caroline G. Richter at carolinerichter@uab.edu or (205) 934-9897.