The impact of eating duration on cardiovascular risk in short sleepers.

Cardiovascular risk and circadian misalignment in short sleepers- role of extended eating period.

NIH-funded research Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr · NIH-10861084

This study is looking at how when and how long you eat might impact heart health if you usually get less than six hours of sleep each night, and it's for people who want to learn more about how their eating habits and sleep patterns can affect their overall well-being.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionLsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Baton Rouge, United States)
Project IDNIH-10861084 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates how the timing and duration of eating may affect cardiovascular health in individuals who sleep less than six hours a night. It aims to understand the relationship between circadian rhythms and metabolic health, particularly focusing on how misalignment of these rhythms can lead to increased cardiovascular risks. By examining factors like blood pressure and insulin resistance, the study seeks to identify alternative strategies for improving health outcomes in habitual short sleepers. Participants may be monitored for their eating patterns and physiological responses to better understand these connections.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who consistently sleep six hours or less per night.

Not a fit: Patients who do not experience short sleep duration or have existing severe cardiovascular conditions may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide new strategies for reducing cardiovascular risk in individuals who struggle with short sleep duration.

How similar studies have performed: While the relationship between sleep duration and cardiovascular health is established, the specific focus on eating duration and circadian misalignment in short sleepers is a novel approach.

Where this research is happening

Baton Rouge, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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