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Study of Disrupted Sleep in Somali Americans

Disrupted Sleep in Somali Americans - Implications for Hypertension Risk

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About This Trial

The aims of this study are to determine the types and severity of previously undiagnosed sleep deficiencies in otherwise healthy Somali Americans, apply a research framework to define psychosocial, behavioral, environmental, and biological mechanisms mediating sleep deficiencies in Somali Americans, and examine the relationship between sleep deficiencies and increased blood pressure in Somali Americans.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Subjects diagnosed with no known history of hypertension, diabetes, or sleep disorders. - Self-identify as Somali. - Adult males and females who are older than 18 years of age. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Anyone under 18 years or over 70 years. - Positive pregnancy. Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects diagnosed with no known history of hypertension, diabetes, or sleep disorders. * Self-identify as Somali. * Adult males and females who are older than 18 years of age. Exclusion Criteria: * Anyone under 18 years or over 70 years. * Positive pregnancy.

Treatments Being Tested

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

24 hour blood pressure (BP) monitoring

24-hour ambulatory BP measuring device and blood pressures will be measured every 20 minutes to half hour

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Polysomnography

Measurements will include electroencephalogram, electromyogram, electrooculogram, electrocardiogram, breathing patterns of chest and abdomen, nasal and oral airflow and oxygen saturation. Sleep stages and apneas will be scored in accordance with validated American Academy of Sleep Medicine standards.

Locations (1)

Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, United States