Study on Sleep Effects in High Blood Pressure Patients

Sleep and Circadian Mechanisms in Hypertension

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Hypertension Cardiovascular Diseases Cardiovascular Risk Factors Circadian Rhythms Sleep
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
25 – 64
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Other
Participants needed
32 (estimated)
Sponsor
Oregon Health and Science University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults aged 25 to 64 with high blood pressure. Participants will help research how sleep and body clocks affect blood pressure readings.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 25 and 64 years old.
  • I have a BMI between 18.5 and 42.
  • I have high blood pressure between 130/80 mmHg and 160/100 mmHg.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have smoked more than 5 packs of cigarettes in my lifetime.
  • I have worked night shifts in the last year.
  • I have traveled across three or more time zones in the last three months.
  • I have a history of heart failure or major heart surgeries.
  • I have any other serious health issues that might affect the study.
  • I have a history of psychological conditions.
  • I have a sleep disorder like severe sleep apnea or chronic insomnia.
  • I am pregnant.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

This study is a mechanistic clinical trial designed to investigate the effects of the circadian system and sleep on non-dipping blood pressure (BP) in people with hypertension (HTN).

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 25-64 * BMI 18.5-42kg/m2 * Hypertension (average resting blood pressure between 130/80 mmHg and 160/100 mmHg) Exclusion Criteria: * Over 5 pack-years of smoking; * Prior shift work within 12 months prior to the study; * Travel greater than three time zones for at least …
Contacts

Nicole Chaudhary, MPH

5034945536

clinphys@ohsu.edu

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