RecruitingNCT05411029

Study of Disrupted Sleep in Somali Americans

Disrupted Sleep in Somali Americans - Implications for Hypertension Risk

Sponsor

Mayo Clinic

Enrollment

240 participants

Start Date

Nov 15, 2022

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Hypertension Healthy Sleep Disorder

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.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 70 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is examining sleep patterns in Somali Americans who do not have known health conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or sleep disorders. The goal is to understand what normal sleep looks like in this community and identify any risk factors for sleep disruption. **You may be eligible if...** - You identify as Somali - You are between 18 and 70 years old - You have no known history of hypertension, diabetes, or sleep disorders **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are under 18 or over 70 years old - You are pregnant Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST24 hour blood pressure (BP) monitoring

24-hour ambulatory BP measuring device and blood pressures will be measured every 20 minutes to half hour

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTPolysomnography

Measurements will include electroencephalogram, electromyogram, electrooculogram, electrocardiogram, breathing patterns of chest and abdomen, nasal and oral airflow and oxygen saturation. Sleep stages and apneas will be scored in accordance with validated American Academy of Sleep Medicine standards.