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Effects of Sleep Loss on Endothelial Function and Cytokine Levels in Internal Medicine Residents

NCT00272233 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 22

Last updated 2007-03-20

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Work requirements for medical trainees result in substantial sleep loss. Sleep loss has been associated with increased levels of certain inflammatory hormones that could have negative impact on blood vessel function. The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of sleep loss on blood hormone levels and blood vessel function in medical trainees.

Conditions

  • Sleep Deprivation

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

    collaborator NIH

  • National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

    collaborator NIH

  • Yale University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Stuart D Katz, MD · Yale University

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2004-12-31
Completion
2005-06-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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