The link between sleep disturbances and heart artery disease
Disturbed sleep and atherosclerosis
This study is looking at how not getting good sleep might lead to heart problems by affecting your blood vessels, and it hopes to find out if better sleep could help keep your heart healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Old Dominion University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Norfolk, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10974863 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how poor sleep quality and sleep fragmentation may contribute to the development of atherosclerosis, a condition that leads to heart disease. It explores the relationship between sleep patterns and immune system responses, particularly focusing on how disrupted sleep can affect blood vessel health and plaque formation in arteries. By examining these connections, the study aims to understand whether improving sleep quality could help reduce the risk of atherosclerosis and its associated complications.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing sleep disturbances and those at risk for atherosclerosis, such as older adults or those with conditions like hypertension or diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who have no sleep issues or those without risk factors for atherosclerosis may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new strategies for preventing or treating heart disease by improving sleep quality.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated a connection between sleep quality and cardiovascular health, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Norfolk, United States
- Old Dominion University — Norfolk, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Galkina, Elena V — Old Dominion University
- Study coordinator: Galkina, Elena V
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.