Melatonin Supplements for Improving Sleep in Individuals With Hypertension

Completed · Phase 2 · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Sleep Disorders, Hypertension

In brief

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of treatment with melatonin supplements in improving sleep in individuals with high blood pressure who are taking beta-blockers.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00238108

Run by

Brigham and Women's Hospital

People needed

16

Starts

2005-10-01

Expected to finish

2010-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-11-14

Who can join

Age: 35 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosed with uncomplicated hypertension
• Currently being treated with Atenolol (a beta-blocker)

You may not qualify if…

• History of medical illness other than essential hypertension
• Personal or family history of psychiatric illness
• Current use of any medication other than anti-hypertensive drugs
• Any recent travel across time zones
• History of working various shifts on an irregular basis

Where it is running

• Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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