Sleep Enhancement and Health Education for High Blood Pressure

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Virend Somers, M.D., Ph.D. - Doctors ...

Overseen byVirend Somers, MD, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Mayo Clinic

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

Hypertension is the major risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases worldwide. The escalating prevalence of inadequate sleep now parallels that of hypertension. Observational and experimental evidence favoring a causal relation between insufficient sleep and hypertension are particularly compelling - sleeping 6 hours or less per night is associated with a 20-32% higher probability of incident hypertension. Since sleep curtailment is largely voluntary, sleep deficiency may be corrected and the detrimental health consequences potentially reversed. In this study the investigators aim to investigate the effects of 8 weeks of sleep enhancement/extension vs health education in prehypertensive and stage 1 hypertensive subjects who report habitual short sleep (≤6.5 hours/night).

Research Team

Virend Somers, MD, PhD

Principal Investigator

Mayo Clinic

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults aged 18-65 with prehypertension or stage 1 hypertension who usually sleep less than 7 hours a night. They should not be on varying medications, pregnant, breastfeeding, smoking, or have serious health issues like heart disease or diabetes. Participants must also not consume excessive alcohol or caffeine.

Inclusion Criteria

My blood pressure is high or I am on medication for it.

I am not on any prescription meds except for birth control, or my chronic condition meds have been stable for 1 month.

My gender does not affect my eligibility.

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Exclusion Criteria

Current or previous (during the past 2 months) participation in other research studies at the discretion of study personnel

I have a heart condition, diabetes, kidney disease, cancer, sleep disorders, or mental health issues.

You drink more than 14 alcoholic drinks per week (if you're a man) or more than 7 drinks per week (if you're a woman), or you consume more than 400 mg of caffeine.

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Treatment Details

Interventions

Health Education (Behavioral Intervention)
Sleep Enhancement (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study compares the effects of an 8-week program focused on improving sleep habits versus providing health education to individuals with high blood pressure who typically don't get enough sleep.

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Placebo Group

Group I: Sleep EnhancementExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Group II: Health EducationPlacebo Group1 Intervention