Sleep Promotion App for High Blood Pressure

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byJonathan Mitchell, PhD

Age: < 65

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

Determine the effectiveness and feasibility of a mobile health sleep extension approach in the pediatric nephrology setting, to increase sleep duration and reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for children with high blood pressure potentially linked to not getting enough sleep. Participants should be currently receiving care in a pediatric nephrology setting. The specific inclusion and exclusion criteria are not provided, but typically would detail age range, health status, and other relevant factors.

Inclusion Criteria

Speak, read and write in English

Parent reported sleep duration on school nights less than or equal to 7.5 hours

I have been recently diagnosed with high blood pressure.

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Exclusion Criteria

I have a diagnosed sleep disorder or use prescribed sleep aids regularly.

I have a chronic condition that requires regular medication and may affect my blood pressure.

Treatment Details

Interventions

Mobile Health Sleep Extension Approach (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study is testing whether using mobile health technology to encourage more sleep can help kids sleep longer and lower their blood pressure. It's likely that the approach involves an app or device designed to promote better sleep habits.

Participant Groups

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Arm 1Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Sleep goal, Sleep guidance messaging, Loss-framed incentive, Supportive feedback.