Couples who sleep together, get healthy together? new study tests sleep program for partners

NCT ID NCT07603245

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Columbia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a sleep health program designed for couples can improve sleep and blood pressure. Fifty couples will take part in an 8-week program that includes sleep education, coaching, and a Fitbit to track sleep. The goal is to see if working together as a team helps both partners sleep better and improve heart health.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Multidimensional Sleep Health Promotion Intervention (behavioral program including sleep hygiene education, goal setting, coaching, and Fitbit self-monitoring)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a practical, non-drug way for couples to improve sleep and lower blood pressure together.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with no control group, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. The intervention is behavioral and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder hypertensive disorder sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BLOOD PRESSURE CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH SLEEP

Contacts and locations

Locations

Columbia University
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10032, United States

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