Sleep to lower elevated blood pressure: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sleep is an essential component of good physical and mental health. Previous studies have reported that poor quality sleep is associated with an increased risk of hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Hypertension is the most common and important risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and even modest reductions in blood pressure can result in significant reductions in the risk of stroke and myocardial infarction. In this trial, we will determine the efficacy of an online sleep intervention in improving blood pressure, in participants with hypertension and poor sleep quality.

Methods

Trial design

Randomized-controlled, two-group, parallel, blinded, single-center, Phase II trial of 134 participants. Population and recruitment: Primary prevention populati

SUBMITTER: McGrath ER 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4209022 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature