Understanding how sleep affects the immune system
The Role of Sleep in Innate Immune Homeostasis: Toward Mechanistic Understanding Through Genome-Wide Enhancer Analysis
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VA SAN DIEGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM · NIH-10950326
This study is looking at how not getting enough sleep can affect your immune system, especially if you have inflammatory diseases like sepsis, and it aims to find out which genes are involved in this connection.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VA SAN DIEGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAN DIEGO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10950326 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the complex relationship between sleep and immune function, particularly focusing on how inadequate sleep can lead to immune dysfunction. It aims to identify the transcription factors and gene regulatory programs that play a role in this sleep-immune axis, especially in the context of inflammatory diseases. By analyzing genome-wide changes in regulatory elements, the study seeks to uncover key pathways that influence immune responses during sleep disruption, with a specific focus on sepsis. The research utilizes a murine model to explore the effects of sleep fragmentation on immune function and outcomes in sepsis.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals, particularly Veterans, who experience sleep disorders and related immune dysfunction.
Not a fit: Patients without sleep disorders or those not experiencing immune-related issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new therapeutic strategies for treating inflammatory diseases linked to poor sleep.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that sleep disruption negatively impacts immune function, suggesting that this approach could yield meaningful insights.
Where this research is happening
SAN DIEGO, UNITED STATES
- VA SAN DIEGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM — SAN DIEGO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LAM, MICHAEL TUN YIN — VA SAN DIEGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
- Study coordinator: LAM, MICHAEL TUN YIN
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.
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