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NCT04469803 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Impact of Intra-Shift Napping on EMS Cardiovascular Health

A NA study of Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Variability, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
28
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT04469803 is a NA study of Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Variability that has completed, run by University of Pittsburgh. The registered enrollment target is 28 participants, below the 287-participant average among 101 other Blood Pressure trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT04469803, a NA study of Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Variability, has completed, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
28 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) exerts a significant health burden among shift workers, including police, firefighters, and emergency medical services (EMS). The unique occupational demands inherent to these professions--sleep loss, circadian misalignment, high stress, and sustained hyper-vigilance--confer increased risk for both on and off-duty cardiovascular events. Mitigating cardiovascular risks in these professions requires that we first identify robust markers and potential mechanisms of risk. Previous work suggest shift work has a negative impact on blood pressure (BP) and heart rate variability (HRV). Blunted BP dipping at night and during sleep, and reduced HRV are powerful markers of increased CVD risk. Both are linked to preclinical indicators of cardiac damage, such as presence of coronary artery calcium, left atrial enlargement, and cardiovascular-related mortality. This study will use an experimental crossover study design with three intervention conditions to test the impact of a 30 minute brief nap and a 2-hour longer nap versus no nap on BP and HRV. Outcomes of interest include blunted dipping of BP during nighttime hours and during sleep and HRV.

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Intra-Shift Napping

Study Locations (1)

Pennsylvania

  • University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 28 participants
Start Date 2021-03-01
Est. Completion 2022-10-02
Phase NA

Sponsor

University of Pittsburgh

1,238 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04469803

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04469803 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 28 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 287-participant average among 101 other Blood Pressure trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower). The listed sponsor is University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,238 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Blood Pressure appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Intra-Shift Napping is the first listed.

NCT04469803 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04469803 about?

NCT04469803 is a clinical study titled "Impact of Intra-Shift Napping on EMS Cardiovascular Health". Cardiovascular disease (CVD) exerts a significant health burden among shift workers, including police, firefighters, and emergency medical services (EMS). The unique occupational demands inherent to these professions--sleep loss, circadian misalignment, high stress, and sustained hyper-vigilance--co...

What is the current status of trial NCT04469803?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 28 participants. The study started on 2021-03-01. Estimated completion is 2022-10-02.

What conditions does trial NCT04469803 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Blood Pressure, Heart Rate Variability.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04469803?

The interventions under investigation include: Intra-Shift Napping (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04469803?

This trial is sponsored by University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,238 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04469803 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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