Effects of nasal strips on sleep and heart health
Official title: The Effects of External Nasal Dilator Strips on Sleep and Cardiovascular Health
Run by Florida State University · NCT06403098 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing if wearing nasal strips while you sleep can help you breathe better, improve your sleep quality, and positively affect your heart health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Florida State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tallahassee, Florida) |
| Trial ID | NCT06403098 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults aged 18-30 with a BMI under 30 who can use nasal dilator strips.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with existing cardiovascular, respiratory, or other significant health conditions, as well as those unable to breathe through the nose, may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study aims to investigate whether wearing external nasal dilator strips during sleep can improve both objective and perceived sleep quality, as well as influence immediate post-waking blood pressure and heart rate variability. The nasal strips work by dilating the nostrils, which may enhance nasal breathing and reduce air resistance. By understanding the impact of these strips on cardiovascular and sleep health, the study seeks to provide valuable insights into their potential benefits. Participants will be monitored using mobile applications to track their health metrics.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved sleep quality and cardiovascular health for individuals using nasal dilator strips.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific use of nasal dilator strips in this context may be novel, related studies have shown that nasal breathing can positively affect cardiovascular health and sleep quality.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-30 * BMI \<30 * Has a smartphone and is willing to download EliteHRV and OMRON mobile applications. * Able to use a nasal dilator strip Exclusion Criteria: * Overt cardiovascular (e.g., diagnosed hypertension), respiratory, neurological, renal, liver, and/or metabolic health conditions. * Current or recent (regular use within the past 6 months) use of tobacco or nicotine products (e.g., cigarettes). * Currently pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or lactating. * Inability to breathe through the nose.
Where it's running
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Cardiovascular and Applied Physiology Laboratory
Tallahassee, Florida, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Joseph Watso, PhD — Florida State University
- Study coordinator: Joseph D Vondrasek, MS
- Email: jdv22e@fsu.edu
- Phone: (850) 644-1281
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.