Investigating how social factors and sleep affect early hypertension risk in women
Official title: Social Vulnerability, Sleep, and Early Hypertension Risk in Younger Adults
Funded at Yale University · NIH-10853020 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how not getting enough sleep and facing tough social situations can increase the risk of high blood pressure and heart problems in women, especially younger ones, and it aims to find ways to help prevent these issues by understanding the effects of stress and other life experiences.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2023 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $172,712 |
| NIH project number | 5K23HL168233-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10853020 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are younger women, particularly those who may be experiencing social vulnerabilities or sleep issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not women or those who do not have concerns related to hypertension or cardiovascular health may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how social vulnerability and insufficient sleep contribute to the risk of hypertension and cardiovascular disease in women. It aims to identify early opportunities to mitigate these risks, particularly in younger women who may be experiencing elevated blood pressure. The study will explore the impact of stress from adverse childhood and adult experiences, as well as social determinants of health, on women's cardiovascular health. By developing behavioral and public health interventions, the research seeks to improve prevention strategies for hypertension in women.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention strategies for hypertension and cardiovascular disease in women, particularly through addressing social and sleep-related factors.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in addressing social determinants of health and sleep issues in relation to cardiovascular health, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gaffey, Allison — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Gaffey, Allison
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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.