RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06642246

Sleep Promotion and Pediatric Hypertension

Sleep Promotion Among Children Newly Diagnosed With Essential Hypertension


Sponsor

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Enrollment

10 participants

Start Date

Feb 16, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Determine the effectiveness and feasibility of a mobile health sleep extension approach in the pediatric nephrology setting, to increase sleep duration and reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure.


Eligibility

Min Age: 13 YearsMax Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether a sleep improvement program can help lower blood pressure in children who have recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure and who are not getting enough sleep. **You may be eligible if (child)...** - You are a child recently diagnosed with high blood pressure by a specialized blood pressure monitor worn over 24 hours - You sleep 7.5 hours or fewer on school nights (parent-reported) - You (and your parent/guardian) can read and write in English - You have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a diagnosed sleep disorder (e.g., sleep apnea) or take prescription sleep medication - You have other chronic medical conditions requiring regular medication - You take medications that can affect blood pressure (e.g., anti-hypertensives, steroids, stimulants) - You have conditions known to cause high blood pressure (such as heart, kidney, or diabetes) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALIntervention

During a 7-week intervention phase, parent-child dyads will be provided a sleep duration goal paired with a loss-framed financial incentive (virtual account) starting with deductions each time the sleep goal is not met, will be sent sleep guidance text messages, and will receive weekly performance feedback text messages.


Locations(1)

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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