Investigating the link between HIV, sleep patterns, and heart disease in Tanzania.
HIV, Sleep, Nocturnal Non-dipping, and Cardiovascular Disease: a Tanzanian Cohort
This study is looking at how sleep and blood pressure patterns might affect heart health in people with HIV compared to those without HIV, and it involves wearing a blood pressure monitor for a day to help us understand these differences better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10906066 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how sleep patterns, specifically nocturnal non-dipping blood pressure, affect cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in people living with HIV compared to those without HIV. Participants will wear a portable blood pressure monitor for 24 hours to track their blood pressure during the day and night. The study aims to identify the prevalence of non-dipping and its relationship with early signs of heart disease over a period of 36 months. By comparing data from 500 individuals with HIV and 500 without, the research seeks to uncover potential pathways for future interventions to reduce heart disease risk in HIV-positive individuals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older living with HIV, as well as HIV-uninfected adults for comparison.
Not a fit: Patients who are under 21 years old or those who do not have HIV or are not HIV-uninfected adults may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing cardiovascular disease in people living with HIV.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated a higher prevalence of nocturnal non-dipping in people with HIV, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights into cardiovascular risks.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Peck, Robert N — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Peck, Robert N
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.