How sleep and circadian rhythms affect nighttime blood pressure
Sleep and Circadian Contributions to Nighttime Blood Pressure Rhythms (SCN-BP)
This study is looking at how your sleep habits and body clock affect your blood pressure at night, and it’s for anyone interested in finding ways to lower their nighttime blood pressure and improve heart health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11090545 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between sleep patterns, circadian rhythms, and nighttime blood pressure levels. By collecting data through questionnaires and wrist actigraphy, the study aims to understand how factors like chronotype and sleep timing influence blood pressure dipping during sleep. The research involves a diverse group of participants across multiple sites, focusing on developing interventions to lower nighttime blood pressure and reduce cardiovascular disease risk. The findings could lead to personalized strategies for managing blood pressure based on individual sleep and circadian profiles.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing high nighttime blood pressure or those at risk for cardiovascular diseases.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have issues with blood pressure regulation or who are not at risk for cardiovascular diseases may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved management of nighttime blood pressure, reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the impact of sleep and circadian rhythms on blood pressure, suggesting that this approach could yield significant insights.
Where this research is happening
Birmingham, United States
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Thomas, Stephen J — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Thomas, Stephen J
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.