Welcome to the University of Oregon Sleep Study

The UO Sleep Study is a paid research study for high schoolers and young adults who sometimes struggle with mental health. This innovative translational neuroscience research will help us understand the impact of sleep and biological rhythms on mental health, response to stressors, and brain function. The UO Sleep Study is funded by the National Institute of Health and led by scientists at the University of Oregon, Oregon Research Institute, and the University of Pittsburgh.

What’s involved?

All participants will complete interviews about their sleep health and mental health, track their sleep at home for 1 week, and make 2 visits to the UO Sleep Lab. Lab visits include an MRI brain scan, computer and performance tasks, physiological assessments, and questionnaires. You may also be asked to spend the evening and overnight in the sleep lab so we can measure your sleep and circadian rhythms. Some participants will also keep a regular sleep schedule for 2 weeks and make 1 more visit to the UO Sleep Lab. Participants can earn up to $730 for study participation.

Who’s Eligible

To be eligible for the UO Sleep Study, you must be willing to stay in the Sleep Lab for at least 5 hours on 1-2 afternoons and potentially overnight, complete short daily surveys for 1-3 weeks, and keep a regular sleep schedule for 2 weeks, if asked. You must also be willing to share information about your mental health, complete an MRI scan and other laboratory tasks, and provide samples of your saliva and urine. All study data are private and protected – we do not share personal identifiable information with others.

Research Support

Major financial support for this research is provided by the National Institutes of Health. Administrative and material support for this research is provided by the Center for Translational Neuroscience and the Department of Psychology at the University of Oregon.