Understanding how daily stress, sleep, and hormones affect heart health in midlife women
Disentangling the effects of daily stress, sleep, and sex hormones on accelerated vascular aging in midlife women
This study is looking at how daily stress, sleep habits, and hormones affect heart health in women in their middle years, and it invites participants to share their experiences with stress and sleep to help find ways to improve heart health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Delaware NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11034189 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how daily stress, sleep patterns, and sex hormones influence cardiovascular health in midlife women. It focuses on understanding the relationship between emotional responses to stress, sleep irregularities, and vascular aging. By using accelerometers to monitor activity and sleep, the study aims to identify modifiable factors that contribute to cardiovascular disease risk. Participants may be asked to track their daily stress levels and sleep quality to help researchers gather data on these important health aspects.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are midlife women experiencing changes related to menopause, particularly those with concerns about cardiovascular health.
Not a fit: Patients who are not midlife women or those without cardiovascular health concerns 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 midlife women.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing stress and sleep issues can positively impact cardiovascular health, suggesting that this approach may yield beneficial results.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- University of Delaware — Newark, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Greaney, Jody — University of Delaware
- Study coordinator: Greaney, Jody
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.