Sleep Extension for High Blood Pressure
(STITCH Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Utah

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The goal of this study is to test the efficacy of a behavioral sleep extension intervention on sleep duration, cardio-metabolic disease risk factors, and health behaviors among adults with elevated blood pressure/hypertension and short sleep duration.

Eligibility Criteria

Adults aged 18-65 with high blood pressure or hypertension, sleeping less than 7 hours a night, and using a smartphone can join. They must be stable on blood pressure meds if taking any, not have severe depression or serious illnesses like cancer, avoid heavy alcohol use, and not work overnight shifts more than once a month.

Inclusion Criteria

My average blood pressure is between 115-145/75-90 mmHg, and I've been on a stable dose of blood pressure medication for over 8 weeks.

I am between 18 and 65 years old.

Able to read/write in English

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Exclusion Criteria

Pregnancy/desire to become pregnant during the study period

You have a serious sleep disorder, such as obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, or severe insomnia.

I have a history of cognitive or neurological disorders like dementia, Parkinson's, or Multiple Sclerosis.

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Participant Groups

The trial is testing whether teaching people to sleep longer can improve their heart health and reduce risks for diseases related to high blood pressure. Participants will either receive sleep extension coaching or general health education.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Health educationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants in the health education group will receive 8 weekly health education emails and telephone calls to confirm their receipt and clarify any concepts from the materials. In months 3-6, they will receive monthly health education materials.

Group II: Behavioral sleep extension groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants in the sleep extension group will receive a fitbit, weekly coaching calls and educational materials for 8 weeks. In months 3-6, they will receive educational materials and an email from the coach each month.

Health education is already approved in United States, European Union for the following indications:

🇺🇸 Approved in United States as Health Education for: