Sleep Promotion App for High Blood Pressure
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests a mobile app designed to help kids with high blood pressure (hypertension) get more sleep. The goal is to determine if increased sleep can lower blood pressure in these children. Participants will receive sleep guidance, encouragement, and feedback through the app, known as the Mobile Health Sleep Extension Approach. Ideal candidates are kids who sleep less than 7.5 hours on school nights and have recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure. As an unphased trial, this study provides a unique opportunity for participants to contribute to innovative research that could enhance sleep and health outcomes for children with hypertension.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial requires participants to stop taking over-the-counter sleep aids during the study. If you are taking other medications, especially those affecting blood pressure, you may not be eligible to participate.
What prior data suggests that this mobile health sleep extension approach is safe for increasing sleep duration and reducing blood pressure in pediatric nephrology patients?
Research has shown that mobile health (mHealth) programs, like the one in this trial, are generally safe for users. One study found that an mHealth program effectively managed blood pressure without causing significant side effects. It focused on people with high blood pressure and reported that the program was well-tolerated. Another study demonstrated that using a wearable device with a smartphone app helped people with high blood pressure adhere to their treatment plans, again without major safety concerns. These findings suggest that using a mobile app to improve sleep and lower blood pressure is likely safe for participants.12345
Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Sleep Promotion App for high blood pressure because it offers a novel, non-drug approach to managing hypertension. Unlike standard treatments that typically involve medication to lower blood pressure, this app focuses on improving sleep quality through a Mobile Health Sleep Extension Approach. The app provides personalized sleep goals, guidance messaging, and supportive feedback, which can empower users to make lifestyle changes. This method not only aims to enhance sleep but also leverages behavioral incentives, making it a unique tool that could complement or reduce reliance on traditional medications.
What evidence suggests that this mobile health sleep extension approach is effective for high blood pressure?
Research has shown that mobile health apps can help people manage their sleep and health effectively. In this trial, participants will use the Mobile Health Sleep Extension Approach, which includes a sleep goal, sleep guidance messaging, loss-framed incentive, and supportive feedback. Studies have found that these types of apps can help people adhere to treatments for high blood pressure, giving them more control over their health. One study discovered that using a mobile health app helped patients stay committed to managing their high blood pressure. Although a smartphone coaching app did not lower blood pressure more than just tracking it, other research showed that people were more likely to follow their treatment plans. Overall, mobile health apps appear promising in helping users improve sleep and manage blood pressure better.23678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Jonathan Mitchell, PhD
Principal Investigator
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for children with high blood pressure potentially linked to not getting enough sleep. Participants should be currently receiving care in a pediatric nephrology setting. The specific inclusion and exclusion criteria are not provided, but typically would detail age range, health status, and other relevant factors.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Run-in
Baseline sleep patterns are captured using a sleep tracker and home sleep polysomnography test
Intervention
Participants receive a mobile health sleep extension intervention with sleep goals, guidance messaging, and financial incentives
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in sleep duration and blood pressure
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Mobile Health Sleep Extension Approach
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Lead Sponsor