Seeking Black Women: Cardiovascular Health + Vitamin D Study

South College Ave., Newark DE

Description

A cardiovascular lab at UD is seeking generally healthy black women between the ages of 18-40 for a research study evaluating the effects of vitamin D on sleep, blood pressure, and blood vessel function. Qualifications: no diagnosed diseases or conditions including hypertension or sleep-related disorders, BMI < 30, not taking any medications for sleep (i.e., melatonin), non-smoker, and must be willing to undergo a venous blood draw. This is a 2-part study. Part 1 requires two visits to the lab, 2 weeks of sleep monitoring with a wrist watch, 1 day of 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, and a 2-hour blood vessel function testing visit. You will be compensated $40 for completing Part 1. Part 2 includes vitamin D supplementation, but is not required for participation in Part 1. If you enroll in Part 2 you will be randomized to receive either vitamin D supplements or Placebo pills for 8 continuous weeks. Part 2 also requires two additional blood vessel function testing visits, two additional periods of sleep monitoring, and 2 additional days of 24-hour blood pressure monitoring. You will be compensated an additional $120 for completing Part 2. Contact Michele if interested: