Sleep & Exercise Intervention for Obesity

Not currently recruiting at 1 trial location

Overseen By Lorna McNeill

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Disqualifiers: Sleep disorders, Psychiatric disorders, Thyroid conditions, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 1

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial explores how sleep and physical activity programs can increase exercise levels in overweight or obese African American adults who do not exercise enough. Participants will either join focus groups, receive health coaching and sleep interventions, or get educational materials and counseling. The goal is to determine if these approaches can boost physical activity in this community. Individuals who are overweight or obese, sleep less than 6 hours, and identify as African American might be suitable for this trial. Participants must not have pre-existing sleep disorders or other specific health conditions. As an unphased trial, this study offers a unique opportunity to contribute to research that may improve health outcomes in the community.

Do I have to stop taking my current medications for this trial?

The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. However, if you have a thyroid condition, it must be currently treated to participate.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It might be best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.

Is there any evidence suggesting that this trial's treatments are likely to be safe?

Research has shown that sleep and physical activity programs are generally safe and manageable. Studies on similar programs have demonstrated positive outcomes. For instance, combining sleep therapy and exercise is not only acceptable but may also enhance sleep and activity levels.

Moreover, research has indicated that increasing sleep can reduce obesity risks without major safety concerns. This suggests that focusing on better sleep and more activity is both safe and beneficial for health.

Since sleep and exercise programs do not involve surgery or drugs, they typically present fewer risks than other treatments. This makes them a safer option for those considering participation in a clinical trial. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about this trial because it explores the combination of sleep and physical activity interventions in managing obesity, which is a departure from the usual focus on diet and medication. Unlike traditional treatments that often emphasize restrictive dieting or pharmacological approaches, this trial emphasizes behavioral changes through web-based interventions and health coaching. This method aims to address lifestyle factors that impact obesity, such as sleep quality and physical activity, offering a holistic approach that could lead to sustainable weight management. By focusing on these areas, researchers hope to discover more effective, accessible, and long-lasting strategies for tackling obesity.

What evidence suggests that this trial's sleep and physical activity interventions could be effective for obesity?

Research has shown that improving sleep and exercise can help people who are overweight or obese become more active. This trial will explore various interventions, including a sleep intervention and health coaching sessions, to assess their impact on participants. Studies have found that combining different types of exercise, such as aerobic and resistance training, enhances sleep quality, which is important for increasing activity levels. Sleep extension, or getting more sleep than usual, may lower the risk of obesity and improve heart and metabolic health. Additionally, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) helps people manage food cravings and make healthier food choices, which is crucial for managing weight. These findings suggest that better sleep and exercise habits can significantly benefit those who are overweight or obese. ^{1 2 3 6 7}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Lorna McNeill

Principal Investigator

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for overweight or obese African American adults who are sedentary, sleep less than 6 hours a night, and have internet access. They must be able to do moderate exercise (cleared by a questionnaire or doctor) but not currently in a weight management program, without untreated thyroid issues, severe depression risk, high caffeine intake, or plans to move from Houston soon.

Inclusion Criteria

You usually sleep less than or equal to 6 hours per night.

Access to internet

My BMI is 25 or higher, indicating I am overweight or obese.

Exclusion Criteria

I work night shifts or travel across time zones for work weekly.

Participated in formative focus groups/individual interviews for this study

Blood pressure readings >= 140/90 mm or by physicians clearance (letter from physician or nurse practitioner) if blood pressure reading >= 140/90 mm Hg

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Focus Groups and Interviews

Participants attend either a focus group or interview about the sleep intervention and sleep-related problems

1 week

1 visit (in-person or virtual)

Intervention

Participants receive a web-based sleep intervention and health coaching sessions, or educational material and counseling sessions

9 weeks

Weekly web-based sessions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in sleep, physical activity, and sedentary behavior

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Sleep and Physical Activity Intervention

Trial Overview The study tests if interventions focused on improving sleep and increasing physical activity can help sedentary African Americans become more active. Participants will engage in focus groups, health education sessions, online activities, interviews and fill out questionnaires.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Group II (health coaching session, sleep intervention) Experimental Treatment 3 Interventions

Participants receive 2 web-based health coaching sessions over 30-45 minutes consisting of topics such as healthy shopping, increasing physical activity, identifying barriers, and eating out during weeks 1-4. Participants then receive a web-based sleep intervention weekly during weeks 5-9. Participants may optionally complete an interview over 1 hour at week 9.

Group II: Group I (sleep intervention, health coaching session) Experimental Treatment 3 Interventions

Participants receive a web-based sleep intervention weekly during weeks 1-4. Participants then receive 2 web-based health coaching sessions over 30-45 minutes consisting of topics such as healthy shopping, increasing physical activity, identifying barriers, and eating out during weeks 5-9. Participants may optionally complete an interview over 1 hour at week 9.

Group III: Focus group and interview (focus group, interview) Experimental Treatment 3 Interventions

Participants attend either a focus group or interview about the sleep intervention and sleep-related problems over 90 minutes.

Group IV: Group III (health education material, counseling session) Active Control 4 Interventions

Participants receive educational material on healthy homes. Participants also receive 2 web-based counseling sessions over 30-45 minutes consisting of topics such as indoor air quality, CPR and first aid, and emergency preparedness at weeks 1 and 3. Participants may optionally complete an interview over 1 hour at week 9.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials

3,107

Recruited

1,813,000+

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Collaborator

Trials

14,080

Recruited

41,180,000+

Published Research Related to This Trial

In a 12-week trial involving 49 overweight or obese adults, those who received a combined weight management and sleep intervention (better weight-better sleep) lost weight faster compared to those who only received weight management support.

Participants in the combined intervention group also showed improved coping self-efficacy, suggesting that integrating sleep management with dietary and exercise interventions may enhance overall effectiveness in obesity treatment.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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The better weight-better sleep study: a pilot intervention in primary care. Logue, EE., Bourguet, CC., Palmieri, PA., et al.[2018]

A tailored behavioral sleep medicine (BSM) intervention combined with CPAP treatment led to significant long-term improvements in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity, with 36.7% of participants in the experimental group experiencing a better OSA category compared to only 6.7% in the control group after 18 months.

Participants receiving the BSM intervention showed a greater reduction in the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) compared to those on CPAP alone, highlighting the effectiveness of addressing physical activity and eating behaviors alongside traditional CPAP therapy.

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Effects on obstructive sleep apnea severity following a tailored behavioral sleep medicine intervention aimed at increased physical activity and sound eating: an 18-month follow-up of a randomized controlled trial. Spörndly-Nees, S., Åsenlöf, P., Lindberg, E., et al.[2021]

A study involving older veterans with insomnia found that baseline self-reported physical activity levels did not significantly affect the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I).

Both low and high physical activity groups showed similar improvements in sleep outcomes after receiving CBT-I, indicating that even those with low physical activity can benefit from this treatment.

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Sleep Outcomes With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Are Similar Between Older Adults With Low vs. High Self-Reported Physical Activity. Yeung, T., Martin, JL., Fung, CH., et al.[2020]

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is effective for many, but 30% to 40% of patients do not respond, highlighting a need for additional treatment options.

This review suggests that combining CBT-I with exercise could enhance insomnia treatment outcomes, as both interventions have shown positive effects on sleep, although clinical trials on their combined effects are currently lacking.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Exercise as an Adjunct Treatment to Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia. Passos, GS., Youngstedt, SD., Santana, MG.[2023]

A one-year study involving 72 patients (36 in the test group and 36 in the control group) demonstrated that increasing nutritional awareness and providing customized dietary changes significantly improved snoring severity and daytime sleepiness in obese snorers and mildly sleep apnoeic patients.

The test group showed highly significant improvements in quality of life measures after 6 and 12 months, while the control group did not show any significant changes, highlighting the effectiveness of dietary intervention in managing sleep-related issues.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Impact of lifestyle modifications on snoring and mild sleep apnoea patients. Sahni, N., Arora, K., Bansal, S., et al.[2021]

In a review of 99 randomized controlled trials on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI), only 32.3% addressed adverse events, highlighting a significant gap in monitoring during psychological treatment compared to pharmacotherapy.

Only 7.1% of the studies met all criteria for adequate reporting of adverse events, indicating a need for improved standards in documenting potential negative effects of CBTI to ensure patient safety and treatment efficacy.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Reporting of adverse events in cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia: A systematic examination of randomised controlled trials. Condon, HE., Maurer, LF., Kyle, SD.[2021]

Telephone-based cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) significantly improved sleep quality in older adults with insomnia and osteoarthritis pain, with a mean reduction of 8.1 points on the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) compared to 4.8 points in the education-only control group after 2 months.

The benefits of CBT-I were sustained at a 12-month follow-up, with 56.3% of participants in the CBT-I group remaining in remission, highlighting its effectiveness as a scalable treatment option for insomnia in underserved populations.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Effect of Telephone Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Older Adults With Osteoarthritis Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. McCurry, SM., Zhu, W., Von Korff, M., et al.[2022]

In a study involving 16 adolescent girls with obesity, a single session of intense exercise significantly improved sleep duration and quality compared to a control session, indicating that exercise can be an effective nonpharmacological treatment for sleep issues.

Following the exercise, participants showed a decrease in caloric intake and consumption of energy-dense foods, suggesting that acute exercise may help regulate dietary choices in adolescents with obesity.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Acute intense exercise improves sleep and decreases next morning consumption of energy-dense food in adolescent girls with obesity and evening chronotype. Saidi, O., Rochette, E., Bovet, M., et al.[2020]

A six-month aerobic exercise program significantly improved sleep quality in overweight and obese men with chronic insomnia, reducing the time it took to fall asleep and the frequency of sleep initiation difficulties.

Participants in the exercise group experienced better overall sleep metrics, including shorter wake times after sleep onset and improved sleep efficiency, compared to their baseline measurements.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Effects of aerobic exercise on home-based sleep among overweight and obese men with chronic insomnia symptoms: a randomized controlled trial. Tan, X., Alén, M., Wiklund, P., et al.[2022]

In a study of 71 outpatients with chronic insomnia, combining physical activity counseling with sleep restriction therapy (PASR) significantly increased physical activity levels and daily steps compared to sleep restriction alone.

Patients in the PASR group also experienced better improvements in sleep quality, as measured by the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and Fatigue Scale-14, indicating that this combined approach is effective for enhancing both physical activity and sleep quality.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Efficacy of physical activity counseling plus sleep restriction therapy on the patients with chronic insomnia. Wang, J., Yin, G., Li, G., et al.[2020]

In a study of 114 overweight or obese adults undergoing a 12-month behavioral weight loss intervention, those who lost at least 5% of their body weight experienced a significant reduction in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity, as measured by the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI).

Conversely, individuals with OSA lost less weight and showed lower adherence to calorie goals and physical activity compared to those without OSA, indicating that OSA may hinder effective weight loss efforts.

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Bidirectional Relationships Between Weight Change and Sleep Apnea in a Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention. Kline, CE., Burke, LE., Sereika, SM., et al.[2023]

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