Analyzing daily activity patterns and sleep related to heart health.
Within-person compositional analysis of 24-Hour Activity Cycle behaviors and circadian metrics related to cardiovascular disease.
This study is looking at how your daily activities and sleep habits affect your heart health, especially if you're between 18 and 39 years old, to find early signs of heart disease that are often missed, and your participation could help improve heart health guidelines for younger people.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10999178 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how daily activity cycles and sleep patterns influence cardiovascular health, particularly in young adults aged 18 to 39. By using accelerometers to track physical activity and sleep, the study aims to identify early indicators of cardiovascular disease risk that are often overlooked. The approach focuses on understanding the interplay between activity and sleep behaviors, rather than examining them in isolation, to develop more effective prevention strategies. Participants will contribute data that could help reshape clinical guidelines for cardiovascular health in younger populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adults aged 18 to 39 who are interested in understanding their cardiovascular health and improving their activity and sleep patterns.
Not a fit: Patients over the age of 39 may not receive direct benefits from this research as it specifically targets younger populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention strategies for cardiovascular disease in young adults, potentially reducing morbidity and mortality rates.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research into cardiovascular health, this specific approach of analyzing daily activity and sleep patterns in young adults is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, UNITED STATES
- University of Southern California — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lyons, Rachel Crosley — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Lyons, Rachel Crosley
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.