Purpose of this Study
We are doing this study to understand how poor sleep quality contributes to high blood pressure and heart disease risk.
Who Can Participate?
Eligibility
Adults ages 30-60 who:
- Have had trouble sleeping for over 2 weeks
- Do not use blood pressure medication
- Have elevated blood pressure (systolic or top number > 130)
For more information about who can join this study, please contact the study team at kristy.johnson@duke.edu or 919-681-5874.
- Have had trouble sleeping for over 2 weeks
- Do not use blood pressure medication
- Have elevated blood pressure (systolic or top number > 130)
For more information about who can join this study, please contact the study team at kristy.johnson@duke.edu or 919-681-5874.
Age Range
30-60
Sex/Genders
Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
No
What is Involved?
If you choose to join this study, you will:
- Have 6 therapy sessions with a sleep specialist (can be done remotely)
- Wear a portable blood pressure monitor for 24 hours on 4 separate occasions
We will pay you for your time on this study.
You can read more about the study and sign up to join on its website: https://sites.duke.edu/sleepright
- Have 6 therapy sessions with a sleep specialist (can be done remotely)
- Wear a portable blood pressure monitor for 24 hours on 4 separate occasions
We will pay you for your time on this study.
You can read more about the study and sign up to join on its website: https://sites.duke.edu/sleepright
Locations
Duke University Hospital
Visit Timing
Weekdays
Compensation
Yes
Spanish Materials Available
No
Study Details
Full Title
Sleep Quality and Mechanisms of Cardiovascular Risk in Adults with Hypertension
Principal Investigator
Andrew
Sherwood
Protocol Number
PRO00102036
NCT ID
NCT04009447
Phase
N/A
Enrollment Status
OPEN TO ACCRUAL