The Department of Psychiatry at Stanford University has several studies related to sleep in teens and pregnant women that may be of interest:

** We are currently conducting a study to help teens (14-18) in 9th-12th grades go to bed earlier and wake up earlier. The treatment involves use of a light device that is placed by the child's bedside and flashes periodically throughout the night. Teens also meet for four sessions with a licensed psychologist at Stanford University to learn about sleep and strategies to improve sleep. The paid study requires completing a sleep diary daily for five weeks. Teens will be compensated $50 plus up to $20 in Amazon gift certificates, as well as receiving the treatment at no cost. Please contact teensleep@stanford.edu or (650) 725-7767 for more details.

** Healthy women (18-40 years old) currently pregnant with their first child are needed for a research study at Stanford University to understand the development of a baby’s sleep-wake schedule. Participation involves you and your baby wearing a special wristwatch used to track sleep for 6 weeks at home after birth. You will also complete daily sleep and feedings diaries during this time. Compensation is up to $350. For more information please contact us at: momsleepstudy@stanford.edu. For participant’s rights questions, contact 1-866-680-2906.