Study of Disrupted Sleep in Somali Americans

Last updated: September 4, 2025
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Insomnia

Stress

Vascular Diseases

Treatment

24 hour blood pressure (BP) monitoring

Polysomnography

Clinical Study ID

NCT05411029
22-004192
  • Ages 18-70
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

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.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects diagnosed with no known history of hypertension, diabetes, or sleepdisorders.

  • Self-identify as Somali.

  • Adult males and females who are older than 18 years of age.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Anyone under 18 years or over 70 years.

  • Positive pregnancy.

Study Design

Total Participants: 240
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: 24 hour blood pressure (BP) monitoring
Phase:
Study Start date:
November 15, 2022
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2031

Connect with a study center

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    Rochester, Minnesota 55905
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    Rochester 5043473, Minnesota 5037779 55905
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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