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NCT06956963 Aerobic Exercise: A Potential Rescue From the Negative Ramifications of Poor Sleep

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NCT ID NCT06956963
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Florida State University
Condition Cardiovascular Health
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 30 participants
Start Date 2025-07-21
Primary Completion 2026-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 39 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Partial Sleep Deprivation

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 30 participants in total. It began in 2025-07-21 with a primary completion date of 2026-01.

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Brief Summary

The goal of this interventional study is to differentiate the effects of an acute partial sleep deprivation intervention on markers of cardiovascular health, cardio-autonomic function, physical and cognitive performance, as well as overall wellbeing in active vs sedentary individuals. The main aims of the project are: * To differentiate the effects of partial sleep deprivation on central hemodynamics (i.e., central blood pressure and arterial stiffness) in active vs sedentary individuals. * To differentiate the effects of partial sleep deprivation on physical (i.e., handgrip strength and reactive strength index) and cognitive performance (i.e., reaction time and impulse control) in active vs sedentary individuals. * To differentiate the effects of partial sleep deprivation on overall wellbeing (i.e., cardio-autonomic function, inflammation levels, and psychological mood states) in active vs sedentary individuals. Participants will be divided into two groups based on aerobic activity level - active or sedentary - and assessed for markers of cardiovascular health, cardio-autonomic function, physical and cognitive performance, as well as overall wellbeing before and after three days of normal sleep and three days of partially deprived sleep (i.e., 30% reduction in total time in bed).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Chronically active (≥150 minutes of moderate- and/or ≥75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise per week for the last 3 months) OR * Sedentary (≤60 minutes of aerobic exercise per week for the last 3 months) Exclusion Criteria: * Chronic, uncontrolled disease (cardiovascular, metabolic) * Poor sleep (regularly achieving \<7 hours of sleep per night) * Musculoskeletal injury in the last 6 months * Obese (grade II or higher) * Pregnant

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Brett Cross

✉ bcross2@fsu.edu

📞 4783089421

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06956963 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 39 Years, studying Cardiovascular Health. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06956963 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06956963 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at bcross2@fsu.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06956963 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Tallahassee, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06956963 clinical trial?

NCT06956963 is sponsored by Florida State University. The trial plans to enroll 30 participants.

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