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 may be influenced by maternal mental health, and people of color are especially encouraged to participate.
Fast Facts
Living With Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, or Bipolar Disorder
Pregnant In the Second Trimester
Compensation Provided For Completing All 8 Visits
Conducted in Eugene, OR
Research 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 the 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, particularly in those experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, or bipolar disorder, in order to discover the best ways to support healthy infant sleep. People of color are especially encouraged to participate.
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 the 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, particularly in those experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, or bipolar disorder, in order to discover the best ways to support healthy infant sleep. People of color are especially encouraged to participate.
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, particularly in those with mental health struggles. We aim to better understand how these factors affect infant development, especially in families of color.
You may qualify for a research study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
Pregnant in the second trimester (13-27 weeks gestation)
Experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, or bipolar disorder
Having only one baby
Individuals who identify as a person of color (POC) are encouraged to apply
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 trimester visit will take place in person and will include a long survey, brief daily surveys for 2 weeks, and sleep tracking. The 3rd trimester visit will be conducted via Zoom and will include a 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 8 visits.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.