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Sleep Levels for Dietary Decision Making

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Research Sponsored by Appalachian State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
18-40 years of age
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3 weeks
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial examines how sleep levels affect decision making by having participants complete two prescribed sleep conditions and one ad lib condition while tracking dietary intake.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals aged 18-40 who generally have a neutral daily routine, without extreme morning or evening preferences. It's not suitable for those at risk of major depression or anxiety disorders, or those with self-reported or suspected sleep disorders.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests how different levels of sleep (well-rested vs. sleep-restricted) affect decision-making. Participants will alternate between getting 8-9 hours and 5-6 hours of nightly sleep over separate weeks and then perform tasks in a lab setting.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects are not directly from interventions but may include tiredness, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and changes in appetite due to varying amounts of sleep.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 40 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Delay-discounting monetary choice task
Dietary intakes
Food Choice Task
+6 more
Secondary outcome measures
Karolinska sleepiness scale
Objective Sleep duration
Psychomotor vigilance task
Other outcome measures
BMI
Current Future self scale
Emotional Eating Scale
+1 more

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Treatment groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants randomly assigned to the treatment group arm experience both a well-rested and sleep-restricted week during the study
Group II: Control groupPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Participants randomly assigned to the treatment group arm experience two well-rested weeks during the study (and they still have an ad lib sleep week in between the two well-rested weeks)

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Appalachian State UniversityLead Sponsor
40 Previous Clinical Trials
2,047 Total Patients Enrolled
U.S. National Science FoundationFED
34 Previous Clinical Trials
8,724 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Sleep levels Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05728983 — N/A
Sleep Research Study Groups: Treatment group, Control group
Sleep Clinical Trial 2023: Sleep levels Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05728983 — N/A
Sleep levels 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05728983 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does this trial admit participants aged eighty-five or higher?

"Compliant with the study regulations, only patients aged 18-40 are eligible for participation."

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Could I be eligible to participate in this clinical trial?

"The conditions for eligibility in this clinical trial are a healthy sleep pattern and being between the ages of 18 to 40. 150 individuals will be recruited into this medical study."

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How many people are enrolled in this experiment?

"Confirmed. Clinicaltrials.gov shows that enrollment is still open for this research trial, which was first posted on September 2nd 2021 and updated on February 6th 2023. Approximately 150 patients are needed at a single medical site to complete the study."

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Is this experiment actively searching for participants?

"Affirmative. Data available on clinicaltrials.gov verifies that this research study, which was first made public on September 2nd 2021, is actively enrolling patients. Approximately 150 individuals are expected to be accepted from one distinct site."

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~43 spots leftby Mar 2025