Effects of Sleep on Blood Pressure in Young Adults

Sleep Restriction and Parental History of Hypertension

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Hypertension
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 35
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Other
Participants needed
44 (estimated)
Sponsor
Mayo Clinic · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for healthy adults between 18 and 35 years old to study how limited sleep affects blood pressure. Participants will have their sleep and health monitored during the study.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must not be taking MelatoninOver-the-counter sleep aids
Rules you out Moderate-to-severe insomniaRestless leg syndrome

You may be able to join if

  • I am a healthy adult aged 18-35 years
  • I do not have significant medical or psychiatric issues
  • I do not smoke
  • I am not pregnant
  • I usually sleep 7-9 hours per night without naps
  • I know my biological parents' blood pressure history
  • I can understand and follow study instructions
  • I can speak English and give informed consent

You may not be able to join if

  • I am under 18 or over 35 years old
  • My body mass index is below 18.5 or above 30
  • I am pregnant or breastfeeding
  • I use tobacco, marijuana, or other drugs
  • I drink more than 400 mg of caffeine per day
  • I have high blood pressure (above 130/80 mmHg)
  • I have a history of significant medical or psychiatric disorders
  • I suffer from excessive daytime sleepiness

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

The purpose of this study is to research the effects of partial sleep deprivation (sleep restriction) in a group of individuals whose parents have high blood pressure compared to a group of individuals whose parents have normal blood pressure.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria * Healthy adults aged 18-35 years * Absence of any significant medical or psychiatric disease (as per the investigators' judgment) * Nonsmoker * Nonpregnant * History of normal sleep duration (reported average sleep duration between 7-9 hours/night and no habitual napping) * Hype…
Contacts

Sabah Munir

(507)255-0151

Munir.Sabah@mayo.edu

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