Pathways Linking Reduced Sleep Duration and Quality to Obesity Risk

This study is designed to study the pathways through which short sleep duration or poor sleep quality can lead to an increased risk of developing diabetes and obesity.

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Key information

Conditions

Obesity Body Weight Diabetes Diabetes Mellitus Endocrine System Diseases Glucose Metabolism Disorders Metabolic Diseases Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–30 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

The University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Normal weight
Healthy
Normal sleep times

Exclusion criteria

Sleep disorders
Overweight
Diabetes
Other health conditions
Excessive caffeine and alcohol intake
Smoking

Treatment and study plan

Baseline

Other

Subjects are allowed time in bed for sleep as their usual time at home.

Sleep Restriction

Other

Subjects sleep is reduced to 4.5 hours in bed for 4 nights.

Reduced Sleep Quality

Other

Subjects sleep quality is reduced for 4 nights.

Primary outcomes

Disposition Index reflecting Diabetes Risk as a result of decreased sleep duration and/or quality.

Time frame: 3 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Chicago

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2007
Primary completion: 2012
Study completion: 2012
First posted: Jun 8, 2009
Registry last updated: Sep 5, 2013

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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