Pregnancy Research Study
Researchers at the University of Oregon are conducting a study to learn more about how the relationship between sleep and development in infants.
Fast Facts
Pregnant & Ages 18-45
In the Second Trimester or Earlier
Compensation Provided
Conducted in Eugene, OR
Study Background
Is it possible to identify babies who may show signs of emotional or behavioral problems as early as their first birthday?
Studies show that disrupted sleep can affect emotions, behavior, and academic performance in older children, but what about infants? In this research study, we are investigating whether poor sleep increases risk of attention and behavioral problems in early toddlerhood.
We want to learn more about how sleep, emotions, and behavior may change during pregnancy and the first year of a baby’s life in order to discover the best way to promote infant sleep.
Join the SNUGL Study (Sleeping Newborns: Understanding Growth and Learning) and help further research on pregnancy and infant development!
Study Background
Is it possible to identify babies who may show signs of emotional or behavioral problems as early as their first birthday?
Studies show that disrupted sleep can affect emotions, behavior, and academic performance in older children, but what about infants? In this research study, we are investigating whether poor sleep increases risk of attention and behavioral problems in early toddlerhood.
We want to learn more about how sleep, emotions, and behavior may change during pregnancy and the first year of a baby’s life in order to discover the best way to promote infant sleep.
Join the SNUGL Study (Sleeping Newborns: Understanding Growth and Learning) and help further research on pregnancy and infant development!
Additional Information
The purpose of this research study is to learn more about how sleep, emotions, and behavior may change during pregnancy and the first year of a baby’s life.
You may qualify for a study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant & ages 18-45
- In the second trimester or earlier (27 weeks gestation or less)
- Having only one baby
The entire study will last approximately 18 months, beginning during the second trimester of pregnancy. There are 8 study visits, most of which can take place remotely.
The 2nd and 3rd trimester visits will consist of one long survey, brief daily surveys for 2 weeks, sleep tracking, and a Zoom interview.
The birth visit will consist of a newborn exam, birth interview, and sleep tracking.
Months 2, 4, 6, and 9 will consist of brief surveys and sleep tracking.
The month 12 in-person lab visit will consist of one long survey, sleep tracking, infant behavior and attention tasks, and interviews.
As a participant, you can receive up to $590 for completing all study tasks.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
