How exercise timing affects heart health in people with social jetlag
Official title: Effects of time-of-day dependent exercise training on social jetlag induced susceptibility to cardiometabolic disease
Funded at University of Nevada Las Vegas · NIH-10899491 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how changing sleep schedules, like those caused by work or school, affects how our bodies respond to exercise, and it wants to find out if working out at different times of the day can help improve heart health for people dealing with these sleep changes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Nevada Las Vegas NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Las Vegas, United States) |
| Project start | August 4, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $188,802 |
| NIH project number | 5R16GM150488-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10899491 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include adults who experience significant social jetlag due to their work or school schedules and are at risk for cardiometabolic diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not experience social jetlag or those with pre-existing severe cardiovascular conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how social jetlag, a disruption in our natural body clock caused by differing work or school schedules, affects the body's response to exercise training. It aims to understand whether exercising at different times of the day can help mitigate the negative health impacts associated with social jetlag, particularly concerning cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. By examining the timing of exercise and its effects on heart health, the study seeks to provide insights into optimal exercise prescriptions for individuals experiencing social jetlag. Participants may engage in exercise training at various times to assess how their body responds under these conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to tailored exercise recommendations that improve heart health for individuals affected by social jetlag.
How similar studies have gone: While the concept of social jetlag is relatively novel, previous research has shown that timing of exercise can influence health outcomes, suggesting potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
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University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcginnis, Graham Ripley — University of Nevada Las Vegas
- Study coordinator: Mcginnis, Graham Ripley
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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.