Insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep) is a common problem among adults. It also has significant health consequences. There is even some evidence that adults with insomnia who also get too little sleep may be at even greater risk for future heart disease. The purpose of the Pitt Sleep Heart Study is to understand whether adults who have insomnia and get too little sleep show greater signs of early heart disease compared with adults who are good sleepers.
The study is looking for two types of adults. The first type is adults who have insomnia and who usually get fewer than six hours of sleep per night. The study is also looking for adults who sleep well and get more than six hours of sleep each night. All participants need to be between 18 and 50 years of age, in good physical and mental health and not be regular exercisers.
Participation in the study involves three study visits. One of these visits includes an overnight sleep assessment. You also will need to track your sleep habits at home. Compensation and parking are provided. In addition, participants with insomnia will be invited to receive behavioral treatment to see if it helps their sleep.
If you are interested in participating in the study or would like more information, please contact the project coordinator at 412-246-6589 or sleepheartstudy@pitt.edu.
For more sleep research opportunities, visit the CTSI Research ÂParticipant Registry at www.researchregistry.pitt.edu/sleep.shtml.
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