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Study of Disrupted Sleep in Somali Americans

Recruiting
Conditions
Hypertension
Sleep Disorder
Healthy
Registration Number
NCT05411029
Lead Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Brief Summary

The aims of this study are to determine the types and severity of previously undiagnosed sleep deficiencies in otherwise healthy Somali Americans, apply a research framework to define psychosocial, behavioral, environmental, and biological mechanisms mediating sleep deficiencies in Somali Americans, and examine the relationship between sleep deficiencies and increased blood pressure in Somali Americans.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
240
Inclusion Criteria
  • Subjects diagnosed with no known history of hypertension, diabetes, or sleep disorders.
  • Self-identify as Somali.
  • Adult males and females who are older than 18 years of age.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Anyone under 18 years or over 70 years.
  • Positive pregnancy.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Blood pressure (BP) during sleepDay 2

Average BP as measured by 24 hour BP monitoring, reported in mmHg

Disrupted sleep1 night sleep study, approximately 8-9 hours

Number of subjects to have disrupted sleep as measured by the sleep study

Undiagnosed sleep deficiency-short sleep1 night sleep study, approximately 8-9 hours

Number of subjects to have short sleep (\<6 hours) as measured by the sleep study

Undiagnosed sleep deficiency-insomnia1 night sleep study, approximately 8-9 hours

Number of subjects to have insomnia as measured by the sleep study

Undiagnosed sleep deficiency-obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)1 night sleep study, approximately 8-9 hours

Number of subjects to have OSA as measured by the sleep study

Blood pressure (BP) during wakefulnessDay 2

Average BP as measured by 24 hour BP monitoring, reported in mmHg

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

🇺🇸

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

Mayo Clinic in Rochester
🇺🇸Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Virend Somers, MD
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