Sleep more, lower BP? new study tests sleep extension for nighttime hypertension

NCT ID NCT05062161

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 37 times

Summary

This study tested whether helping people sleep longer (through sleep hygiene and extending sleep time) could lower their blood pressure during sleep. 66 adults who slept less than 7 hours per night took part. Researchers measured blood pressure during sleep and awake periods at the start and after 8 weeks, comparing a sleep-improvement group to a control group.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Columbia University Center for Behavioral Cardiovascular Health: CBCH

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

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