Sleep Extension for Insufficient Sleep
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests a sleep extension approach called Hypknowledge Nationwide Sleep Extension to assist adults who struggle with insufficient sleep. Researchers aim to determine if personalized sleep feedback can enhance sleep and related outcomes. Participants will be divided into groups: one will maintain a standard sleep schedule, another will receive feedback using a sleep diary, and the last group will use a Fitbit for feedback. Ideal candidates sleep 6 hours or less per night, go to bed between 8 pm and 1 am, and wake up between 5 am and 10 am without insomnia or sleep apnea. Participants need a Fitbit and a smartphone or computer for daily sleep tracking. As an unphased trial, this study offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative sleep research and potentially improve sleep quality.
What prior data suggests that this sleep extension intervention is safe?
Studies have shown that getting more sleep can improve attention and reduce tiredness. For example, one study found that sleeping more for six nights helped people focus better and feel less need to sleep. This suggests that extra sleep can safely enhance sleep quality.
While specific data on the safety of the Hypknowledge Nationwide Sleep Extension treatment is lacking, getting more sleep is generally safe. Reports of serious side effects from simply sleeping more are absent. Overall, sleep extension aims to help those who lack sufficient sleep, and research supports its potential benefits.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about this trial because it explores innovative ways to tackle insufficient sleep by using personalized feedback from sleep diaries and Fitbit data. Unlike traditional methods, which often involve general sleep hygiene advice or medication, these approaches provide tailored guidance based on individual sleep patterns. This personalized feedback could lead to more effective and sustainable improvements in sleep quality. By leveraging technology and personal data, this trial could offer a more precise and engaging method for improving sleep habits.
What evidence suggests that this trial's sleep extension interventions could be effective for improving sleep?
Research has shown that getting more sleep can greatly improve focus and reduce the feeling of needing sleep. One study found that sleeping more over six nights helped people stay attentive and reduced the chances of losing focus. Insufficient sleep is linked to a shorter lifespan, so getting more sleep might also improve overall health. In this trial, the Hypknowledge Nationwide Sleep Extension uses sleep diaries and Fitbit data to provide feedback, making it easier to change sleep habits. Participants in the sleep diary arm receive weekly feedback based on their sleep diary data, while those in the Fitbit arm receive feedback based on Fitbit data. This method could help people who have trouble getting enough sleep by offering personalized advice based on their own sleep information.34567
Who Is on the Research Team?
Michael A Grandner, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Arizona
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Adults aged 18-60 who usually sleep 6 hours or less per night, have a bedtime between 8 pm and 1 am, and wake up between 5 am and 10 am. Participants must own a Fitbit with heart rate monitoring, be able to keep a sleep diary using a computer or smartphone, and have an initial sleep efficiency of at least 85%. Those with untreated insomnia or sleep apnea, abnormal bed/wake times, on certain medications affecting sleep, or diagnosed mental health disorders impacting sleep are excluded.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants receive weekly feedback on their sleep schedule based on either sleep diary or Fitbit data
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Hypknowledge Nationwide Sleep Extension
Trial Overview
The study is testing if extending the amount of time spent sleeping can improve overall sleep quality in adults who struggle to get enough rest. Participants will use their own Fitbit devices to monitor their activity and heart rate while keeping daily records in a provided sleep diary.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
This arm receives weekly feedback on their sleep schedule based on sleep diary data.
This arm receives weekly feedback on their sleep schedule based on Fitbit data.
The control group receives standard feedback, where they will be asked to maintain a consistent sleep schedule irrespective of what the Fitbit data or sleep diary report.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Arizona
Lead Sponsor
Citations
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clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07345767?locStr=United+States&country=United+States&aggFilters=healthy%3Ay%2Cstatus%3Anot+rec+enr+unk&firstPost=2024-01-01_NCT07345767 | Hypknowledge Nationwide Sleep Extension
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Six nights of extended sleep improve sustained attention and reduce sleep pressure. Sleep extension also protects against psychomotor vigilance task lapses and ...
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news.ohsu.edu/2025/12/08/insufficient-sleep-associated-with-decreased-life-expectancyInsufficient sleep associated with decreased life expectancy
Study: Insufficient sleep associated with decreased life expectancy OHSU researchers find catching at least seven hours of sleep a night ...
Initial treatment choices for long term remission of insomnia ...
We included trials in hypnotic-free adults with insomnia disorder comparing at least two of the following: CBT-I with at least one effective ...
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s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/science-now.reports/f1000reports/files/9002/11/4/article.pdfWe know CBT-I works, now what?
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) has been shown to be efficacious and now is considered the first-line treatment.
The Global Problem of Insufficient Sleep and Its Serious ...
Epidemiological evidence suggests that sleep duration and poor sleep are associated with premature mortality, as well as with an extensive variety of adverse ...
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