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Can a sticky strip boost your sleep and heart?

NCT ID NCT06403098

Symptom relief Sponsor: Florida State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 09, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers at Florida State University are testing whether wearing an external nasal dilator strip overnight changes sleep quality, blood pressure, and heart rate variability. The study enrolls 30 healthy adults aged 18 to 30 with a body mass index under 30. Participants wear the strips while sleeping and use home monitors to track their sleep and heart measures.

What this could mean

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Active substance
External nasal dilator strip (Breathe Right)
What this could lead to
If the strips help, they could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve sleep and support heart health in healthy young adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small, short study in healthy young adults, so any benefits may not apply to older people or those with health conditions. Nasal strips can also cause skin irritation or fall off during sleep.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-30 * BMI \<30 * Has a smartphone and is willing to download EliteHRV and OMRON mobile applications. * Able to use a nasal dilator strip Exclusion Criteria: * Overt cardiovascular (e.g., diagnosed hypertension), respiratory, neurological, renal, liver, and/or metabolic health conditions. * Current or recent (regular use within the past 6 months) use of tobacco or nicotine products (e.g., cigarettes). * Currently pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or lactating. * Inability to breathe through the nose.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cardiovascular and Applied Physiology Laboratory

    Tallahassee, Florida, 32306, United States

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