A Scalable Insomnia Program During The Pregnancy And Postpartum Periods: An Effectiveness-Implementation Hybrid Trial
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$877,335.00
Summary
Persistent sleep problems are common during pregnancy/postpartum periods and have significant consequences. Cognitive behavioural interventions are efficacious for improving sleep but are not currently available in perinatal care. This study examines the effectiveness, cost- effectiveness, and implementation potential of an innovative nonpharmacological intervention for better maternal sleep and wellbeing, with high potential for sustainable integration with routine perinatal care.
Cognitive Improvement Through Early Restoration Of CirCADian Rhythms In Very Preterm Infants Via Environmental Modification: The CIRCA DIEM Study
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$3,077,039.00
Summary
When very premature infants are born, they no longer receive important signals from their mother about whether it is daytime or night-time, and are cared for in hospital environments that are noisy and brightly lit all day. The absence of the maternal signals and the constant light and noise may interfere with normal brain development. We will determine if wearing eye masks and ear muffs at night in hospital will improve brain development and general health in premature babies.