Participate in a SleepWell Lab Study
By joining one of our current studies, you'll help researchers expand the knowledge of health conditions and contribute to new discoveries that help people.
Recruiting Nationally: Adults with Multiple Sclerosis with Difficulty Sleeping: CALM Study
The purpose of the CALM Study is to compare two behavioral sleep interventions to see if one intervention is more effective than the other in improving sleep, fatigue and quality of life in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS).
You may be eligible to participate in CALM if you meet the following requirements:
- Are 18-65 years old.
- Diagnosis of relapsing-remitting or secondary progressive multiple sclerosis based on established guidelines and verified by your neurologist.
- Have experienced difficulty falling asleep, maintaining sleep or waking up too early at least three nights per week for the past three months.
You may be ineligible to participate in CALM if you meet the following requirements:
- You have any other untreated sleep disorder (such as sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome).
- You regularly use (>2x/week) prescription or over-the-counter medications to improve sleep.
Adults with Multiple Sclerosis with Difficulty Sleeping: CLEAR Study
The purpose of the CLEAR Study is to compare two behavioral sleep interventions to see if one intervention is more effective than the other in improving sleep, fatigue, and quality of life in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS).
You may be eligible to participate in CLEAR if you meet the following requirements:
- Are 18-65 years old.
- Diagnosis of relapsing-remitting or secondary progressive multiple sclerosis based on established guidelines and verified by your neurologist.
- Have experienced difficulty falling asleep, maintaining sleep or waking up too early at least three nights per week for the past three months.
You may be ineligible to participate in CLEAR if:
- You have any other untreated sleep disorder (such as sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome).
- You recently started (< 3 months) prescription or over the counter medications to improve sleep or changed dose in the past three months
For more information or to determine if you are eligible to participate in a study, please complete the interest form below or contact study coordinator Eryen Nelson at enelson5@kumc.edu or 913-945-7349 (711 TTY). Accommodations available upon request.
About our research
Here in the SleepWell lab, we hope you'll join us in our vision to prevent chronic conditions and improve health and wellness through better sleep. Studies conducted in the SleepWell lab allow us to study how sleep impacts function, learning and overall health in adults with and without neurological conditions.
Our work examines how sleep interacts with or influences other factors such as fatigue, cognition and pain. We also assess the effectiveness of behavioral interventions such as exercise or cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to improve sleep.