Professor Leanne Fleming
Psychology
Personal statement
Personal statement
I joined the Department of Psychological Sciences and Health at the University of Strathclyde in 2016, where I established the Strathclyde Sleep Centre. Our aim is to encourage the prioritisation of sleep as a key component of health by conducting rigorous research, developing impactful treatments and shaping public awareness and policy.
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Publications
- P31 Adapting a sleep and wellbeing intervention for hashimotos thyroiditis patients with residual daytime impairment and sleepiness: a delphi study
- Mackenzie Elizabeth, Boelaert Kristien, Fleming Leanne, Chan Xavier, Crawford Megan
- BMJ Open Respiratory Research Vol 13, pp. A34.1-A34 (2026)
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjresp-2026-bss.54
- O17 A systematic review of the effects of sleep duration and daytime alertness on cognitive function across the adult lifespan
- Farrell Seamas, Ewart Catriona, Fleming Leanne, Nicholls Louise A Brown
- BMJ Open Respiratory Research Vol 13, pp. A12-A13 (2026)
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjresp-2026-bss.17
- P8 Evaluating the effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia in school settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis
- Ewart Catriona, Egan Kieren, Henderson Marion, McCrory Stephanie, Fleming Leanne
- BMJ Open Respiratory Research Vol 13, pp. A22.3-A23 (2026)
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjresp-2026-bss.35
- O24 Implementing an insomnia intervention into adolescent mental health services: a mixed-methods feasibility and process evaluation
- Mccrory Stephanie, Crawford Megan, MacMahon Kenneth, Fleming Leanne
- BMJ Open Respiratory Research Vol 13, pp. A17.1-A17 (2026)
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjresp-2026-bss.24
- P18 The INVEST trial the feasibility, acceptability, and early efficacy of sleep restriction therapy for acute insomnia in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients
- Mclaren Declan M, Kyle Simon, Boyd Kathleen, Mansell James, Elsberger Beatrix, Young David, Fleming Leanne
- BMJ Open Respiratory Research Vol 13, pp. A27.2-A27 (2026)
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjresp-2026-bss.43
- P16 Exploring suitable treatments for advanced breast cancer patients with long-term insomnia through stakeholder collaboration (ESTBALISH)
- Mccrory Stephanie, MacPherson Iain, Michie Caroline, Fleming Leanne
- BMJ Open Respiratory Research Vol 13, pp. A26.2-A26 (2026)
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjresp-2026-bss.41
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Teaching
I lead the Level 4 Introduction to Sleep Health class.
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Research Interests
My specific research interests focus on the aetiology and non-pharmacological management of insomnia disorder and the interaction between insomnia and mental/physical health (particularly cancer).
Professional Activities
- NIHR Trial Steering Committee Member: RESTED Trial (Event)
- Peer reviewer
- 2023
- External Reviewer for REF (Event)
- Peer reviewer
- 2023
- Executive Committee Member (Event)
- Peer reviewer
- 2023
- Developing and applying skills in psychological science across health, social care and industry
- Contributor
- 10/5/2022
- CPD in PSH: Developing and applying skills in psychological science across health, social care and industry
- Recipient
- 10/5/2022
- International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (Journal)
- Peer reviewer
- 2020
Projects
- Co-production and evaluation of an insomnia intervention for people living with secondary breast cancer
- Fleming, Leanne (Principal Investigator)
- 01-Jan-2025 - 31-Jan-2027
- A pilot randomised controlled trial of sleep restriction therapy versus sleep hygiene education for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients with acute insomnia
- Fleming, Leanne (Principal Investigator) Young, David (Co-investigator)
- 01-Jan-2024 - 30-Jan-2026
- SGSSS Collaborative Studentship 2022-23 - Alzheimer Scotland
- Brown Nicholls, Louise (Principal Investigator) Fleming, Leanne (Co-investigator)
- 01-Jan-2023 - 31-Jan-2027
- Mental Health Futures Collaborative
- Cogan, Nicola (Principal Investigator) Parra Rodriguez, Mario (Principal Investigator) Fleming, Leanne (Principal Investigator) Quinn, Neil (Principal Investigator) Tse, Dwight (Principal Investigator) Knifton, Lee (Principal Investigator) McCann, Lisa (Principal Investigator) Maguire, Roma (Principal Investigator) Smith, Matthew (Principal Investigator) Graham, Christopher Darryl (Principal Investigator) Grealy, Madeleine (Principal Investigator) Stephen, Susan (Principal Investigator) Weir, Natalie Mcfadyen (Principal Investigator) Donnachie, Craig (Principal Investigator) Cameron, Julie (Principal Investigator) Kane, Tony (Co-investigator) Lakey, Trevor (Academic) Donovan, Kevin (Fellow)
- This Engage with Strathclyde event is aimed at all those with an interest in mental health including people with lived experience, NHS and social care personnel and staff, occupational health and human resource management staff, student support services, university student and staff, academics, private and public sector and other personnel interested in mental health research and knowledge exchange.
- 12-Jan-2023 - 12-Jan-2023
- Digital Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia in Chronic Migraines: Feasibility of a Randomised Controlled Trial
- Crawford, Megan (Principal Investigator) Fleming, Leanne (Co-investigator)
- 22-Jan-2021 - 30-Jan-2025
- Strathclyde COVID-19 Research Portfolio: Novel testing, digital health support and third sector collaboration for impact on social care
- Bedford, Tim (Principal Investigator) Corrigan, Damion (Co-investigator) Dunlop, Mark (Co-investigator) Egan, Kieren (Co-investigator) Fleming, Leanne (Co-investigator) Flowers, Paul (Co-investigator) Grealy, Madeleine (Co-investigator) Hoskisson, Paul (Co-investigator) Hunter, Iain (Co-investigator) Janssen, Xanne (Co-investigator) Kirk, Alison (Co-investigator) Knifton, Lee (Co-investigator) Lenhart, Otto (Co-investigator) Maguire, Roma (Co-investigator) Morton, Alec (Co-investigator) Quinn, Neil (Co-investigator) Scott, Fraser (Co-investigator) Suckling, Colin (Co-investigator) Ward, Andrew (Co-investigator) Williams, Lynn (Co-investigator)
- 01-Jan-2020 - 16-Jan-2021