Sleep Extension for High Blood Pressure
(STITCH Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this study is to test the efficacy of a behavioral sleep extension intervention on sleep duration, cardio-metabolic disease risk factors, and health behaviors among adults with elevated blood pressure/hypertension and short sleep duration.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but it does allow participants who are on a stable dose of antihypertensive medications for more than 8 weeks.
Is sleep extension for high blood pressure safe for humans?
How does the Sleep Extension for High Blood Pressure treatment differ from other treatments for high blood pressure?
This treatment is unique because it focuses on extending sleep duration and providing health education through telehealth, which is different from traditional medication-based approaches. It aims to improve blood pressure management by enhancing lifestyle habits and increasing patient awareness, rather than relying solely on drugs.15678
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Sleep Extension for High Blood Pressure?
Research shows that patient education can significantly improve blood pressure control, with one study noting a 28% increase in patients achieving controlled blood pressure when educational interventions were used. This suggests that the educational components of the Sleep Extension treatment could be effective in managing high blood pressure.49101112
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Adults aged 18-65 with high blood pressure or hypertension, sleeping less than 7 hours a night, and using a smartphone can join. They must be stable on blood pressure meds if taking any, not have severe depression or serious illnesses like cancer, avoid heavy alcohol use, and not work overnight shifts more than once a month.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive a behavioral sleep extension intervention with weekly coaching calls and educational materials for 8 weeks
Extended Treatment
Participants continue to receive educational materials and monthly emails from the coach for additional support
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for cardiometabolic risk factors and health behaviors
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Health education
- Sleep extension intervention
Health education is already approved in United States, European Union for the following indications:
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Utah
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Collaborator
University of Illinois at Chicago
Collaborator