Elevated Blood Pressure and Insomnia

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.

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

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