Restless legs linked to overactive nerves? new study investigates heart risk

This study looks at whether people with Restless Legs Syndrome (also called Willis-Ekbom disease) have overactive nerve signals that could raise their risk for high blood pressure and heart disease. Researchers will measure heart nerve activity using a special scan, along with blood pressure and heart rate over 24 hours. The study involves 40 adults (20 with the condition and 20 healthy volunteers) and aims to understand the body's stress response during sleep. It is an observational study, not a treatment trial.