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ObesityNCT00915707

Pathways Linking Reduced Sleep Duration and Quality to Obesity Risk

A study testing Baseline, Sleep restriction and Reduced Sleep Quality in people with Obesity and Diabetes, run by University of Chicago at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

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. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 30 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Obesity, Diabetes
What is being tested?
Baseline, Sleep restriction and Reduced Sleep Quality
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
23 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Jan 2007to Jul 2012
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 30 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Normal weight
  • Healthy
  • Normal sleep times

Who cannot join

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

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • The University of Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637

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About this study

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.

Conditions
Obesity, Diabetes
Being tested
Baseline, Sleep restriction, Reduced Sleep Quality
Keywords
obesity, diabetes, risk, obesity, diabetes risk related to sleep
Medical subject headings
Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • BaselineOther

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

  • Sleep restrictionOther

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

  • Reduced Sleep QualityOther

    Subjects sleep quality is reduced for 4 nights.

Study groups in NCT00915707
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
BaselineExperimentalSubjects are tested under normal sleep conditions for carbohydrate metabolism and appetite regulation.
Receives: Other: Baseline
Sleep restrictionExperimentalSubjects are tested under sleep restriction for carbohydrate metabolism and appetite regulation.
Receives: Other: Sleep restriction
Reduced sleep qualityExperimentalSubjects are tested under a poor sleep quality condition for carbohydrate metabolism and appetite regulation.
Receives: Other: Reduced Sleep Quality

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

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

    Measured: 3 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted8 Jun 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startJan 2007
  3. Primary completionJul 2012
  4. Study completionJul 2012

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
23 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00915707
Sponsor's protocol ID
14916B
Status last verified
Sep 2013
First submitted
3 Jun 2009
Last updated
5 Sep 2013
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Baseline, Sleep restriction and Reduced Sleep Quality in people with Obesity and Diabetes, run by University of Chicago at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Sep 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Disposition Index reflecting Diabetes Risk as a result of decreased sleep duration and/or quality. (time frame: 3 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Sep 2013.

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