Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis · PsychologySleep and Cardiovascular Health Lab
Jesse C Stewart · Indianapolis, Indiana
Research Focus
Dr. Jesse C. Stewart's lab focuses on understanding the relationship between sleep disturbances, particularly insomnia, and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Their research seeks to determine how improving sleep can reduce risks associated with CVD through the SHADES intervention, which uses cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). By exploring biological mechanisms underpinning the link between sleep and heart health, the lab aims to contribute to effective prevention strategies for CVD in high-risk populations.
insomniacardiovascular diseasecognitive-behavioral therapysystemic inflammationmetabolic dysregulationsleep interventionpatient outcomessleep quality
Research Aims
4AIM 01Determine the effect of the SHADES Intervention on high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels.
AIM 02Investigate the impact of the SHADES Intervention on systemic inflammation and metabolic functions.
AIM 03Examine if improvements in sleep mechanisms mediate the effects of SHADES on cardiovascular risk factors.
AIM 04Explore the effects of SHADES on proinflammatory gene expression.
Skills the Lab Values
cognitive-behavioral therapy techniquesclinical trial designbiological sample analysisdata collection methodspatient recruitment strategieshealth program evaluationinflammation marker measurementstatistical data analysisQualitative research methods
Output against the department
Publications156top 48% of dept.143rd of 296
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Citations3.6kbottom 34% of dept.195th of 296
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