Insufficient sleep is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. The causal mechanisms are currently unknown, but may include endothelial dysfunction. The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of sex and aging on the effects of total sleep deprivation on vascular function and whether exercise training attenuates these effects.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
23
60 minutes of moderate-intensity treadmill exercise (70% of maximal heart rate determined from the maximal graded exercise test)
Laboratory-monitored total sleep deprivation
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, United States
Endothelial function
Endothelial function will be determined using brachial artery flow-mediated dilation via high resolution duplex ultrasonography. Reactive hyperemia will be produced by inflating a forearm cuff to \~250 mmHg for 5 minutes followed by rapid deflation.
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 month
Microvascular function
Microvascular function will be assessed using the forearm blood flow response to submaximal handgrip exercise. Brachial artery blood flow and diameter will be assessed using Doppler ultrasound.
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 month
Central arterial stiffness
The SphygmoCor XCEL device will be used to measure carotid to femoral pulse wave velocity.
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 month
Central arterial hemodynamics
The SphygmoCor XCEL device will be used to obtain central pulse wave analysis.
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 month
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