Cardiovascular risk, circadian misalignment, and longer eating windows in short sleepers
Official title: Cardiovascular risk and circadian misalignment in short sleepers- role of extended eating period.
Funded at Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr · NIH-11406201 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study to understand how extending eating periods affects heart health in adults who sleep less than ideal hours.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baton Rouge, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $732,874 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL166306-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11406201 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 18 and older who habitually sleep 6 hours or less per night and are willing to adjust their eating window.
✕Less likely to help
People who sleep more than 6 hours per night or have conditions that require different clinical management may not benefit from this approach.
What this research studies
If you consistently sleep 6 hours or less, this study looks at whether extending the daily eating window can improve blood pressure and metabolic health. Researchers will monitor circadian rhythms and cardiovascular markers to see how late-night eating and exposure to light influence risk factors. The project aims to identify practical strategies beyond simply getting more sleep to protect heart health in short sleepers. Participants will undergo assessments, receive guidance on eating windows, and have measurements taken over time to track changes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could offer new, sleep-friendly ways to reduce cardiovascular risk for people who don’t sleep enough.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research links short sleep and circadian misalignment to higher cardiovascular risk, but this trial tests a specific eating-window strategy.
Where this research is happening
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Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr
Baton Rouge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Singh, Prachi — Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr
- Study coordinator: Singh, Prachi
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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.