Sleep for Collegiate Baseball Players

Age: 18 - 65

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Columbia University

Disqualifiers: None

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

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial aims to help Columbia University baseball players sleep better and eat healthier to boost their performance. Researchers will examine how changes in diet, time spent in bed, and exposure to light affect sleep quality and athletic performance. Participants will increase their intake of fruits and vegetables and adjust their daily routines for better sleep. This study suits Columbia University baseball players seeking to improve their sleep and diet. As an unphased trial, it offers a unique opportunity for players to enhance their performance through personalized lifestyle adjustments.

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

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

What prior data suggests that this intervention is safe for collegiate baseball players?

Research has shown that changing diet and sleep habits can improve sleep quality. Studies have found that eating more fruits and vegetables can help individuals sleep longer and wake up less during the night, enhancing overall sleep quality.

For those concerned about safety, it is reassuring that this study focuses on natural lifestyle changes. These include eating more fruits and vegetables, spending more time in bed, and adjusting light exposure. These changes are generally safe and manageable.

The available data reports no negative effects from these types of changes, allowing participants to feel confident in the safety of this approach. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about this sleep and diet intervention for collegiate baseball players because it combines lifestyle changes to enhance both physical and mental performance. Unlike traditional treatments that might rely on medications or supplements, this approach focuses on increasing fruit and vegetable intake, optimizing sleep time, and adjusting light exposure throughout the day. These modifications work together to potentially improve overall well-being and athletic performance in a natural, sustainable way, offering a holistic alternative to current options.

What evidence suggests that this sleep and diet intervention could be effective for collegiate baseball players?

This trial will focus on a sleep and diet intervention for collegiate baseball players. Participants will increase their fruit and vegetable consumption, spend more time in bed, and modify light exposure throughout the day. Studies have shown that better nutrition and increased sleep can significantly enhance athletic performance. Research indicates that adequate and prolonged sleep aids muscle recovery and sharpens the mind. Athletes who sleep well often perform at higher levels and recover more quickly. Additionally, recent studies suggest a link between good nutrition and improved sleep quality and duration. Eating more fruits and vegetables, spending more time in bed, and adjusting light exposure can enhance sleep quality and overall performance. ^{1 5 6 7 8}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Marie-Pierre St-Onge

Principal Investigator

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for collegiate baseball players at Columbia University who are looking to improve their sleep and dietary habits. The study aims to enhance their athletic performance by focusing on better sleep quality and nutrition.

Inclusion Criteria

Collegiate baseball player at Columbia University

Exclusion Criteria

Not applicable.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Baseline Assessment

Assessment of sleep quality and quantity, and dietary patterns to establish a baseline

1 week

Intervention

Participants will increase fruit and vegetable consumption, time in bed, and modify light exposure

4-6 weeks

Weekly check-ins (virtual or in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in athletic performance, anxiety, and dietary quality post-intervention

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Sleep and diet

Trial Overview The intervention being tested involves improving the athletes' diet, increasing time spent in bed, and managing light exposure. These changes aim to positively impact sleep patterns, dietary intake, and overall athletic performance.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Sleep & diet intervention Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants will be asked to increase their fruit and vegetable consumption, time in bed, and modify light exposure across the day

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Columbia University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1,529

Recruited

2,832,000+

University of Arizona

Collaborator

Trials

545

Recruited

161,000+

Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Industry Sponsor

Trials

124

Recruited

36,400+

Antonio Olivieri

Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Chief Medical Officer since 2024

Not specified

André C. Muller

Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Chief Executive Officer

Not specified

Oura Ring

Collaborator

Citations

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NCT07212101 | Sleep in Collegiate Baseball Players The intervention will focus on improving diet, time in bed, and light exposure to improve sleep, diet, and performance in collegiate baseball athletes.

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Sleep for Collegiate Baseball Players · Info for Participants The intervention will focus on improving diet, time in bed, and light exposure to improve sleep, diet, and performance in collegiate baseball athletes. Show ...

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Sleep in Elite Athletes and Nutritional Interventions to ... Recent evidence, as well as anecdotal information, suggests that athletes may experience a reduced quality and/or quantity of sleep.

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The Relationship between Dietary Intake and Sleep Quality in ... higher fruit or vegetable intake is associated with increased sleep durations97–99, fewer awakenings100, increased sleep quality100, and ...