VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR OHSU SLEEP AND BLOOD PRESSURE RESEARCH STUDY

Portland OR

Description

Researchers at OHSU aim to investigate how behaviors and the body’s internal clock affect the control of the heart and blood pressure. Eligible study volunteers will be between the age of 30 and 60 years old with a BMI less than 40. Eligible participants may have normal blood pressure or have mild hypertension with no current medication use and no history of cancer, heart disease, or other chronic illness. Further eligibility is determined during a medical evaluation at no cost to you. After 2-4 screening visits, eligible study volunteers will maintain a set sleep schedule at home for up to 3 weeks and then spend 6 nights at our facility while sleep, blood pressure, and other tests and measurements are performed. Receive up to $2,700 for study completion as well as reasonable parking and transportation cost coverage. If you are interested in learning more or participating in this research study, please call or email . For more information please contact the Circadian Research Lab: Phone: Email: IRB#: 16803 Principal Investigator: Steven A. Shea, PhD