Sleep in Retirement (SIR) Study

Sleep, Circadian Rhythms & Cardiometabolic Risk in Retired Shift Workers (R01 AG047139)

This research study aims to understand the sleep and health effects associated with working at night.
We are recruiting older adults who:

  • are at least 60 years old,
  • are retired,
  • and are in relatively good physical and emotional health

This study is open to recruitment.

Principal Investigators:
Daniel J. Buysse, MD.
Professor of Psychiatry and Clinical and Translational Science

Martica Hall, PhD
Professor of Psychiatry, Psychology and Clinical and Translational Science

 

Research Project Coordinator:
Sarah Kimutis, 412-246-5015; sir@upmc.edu 

If you are interested in learning more about the SIR study, please contact Ms. Kimutis.