Healthy Habits + Pistachios for Insomnia
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study purpose of this study to see how consuming pistachios and completing a health intervention session a study therapist may improve sleep health in midlife women with poor sleep. Participants in this study will be asked to consume a study snack for about one month, complete a health education session with a study therapist and record information about their sleep. At baseline and after the intervention we will collect information about sleep, alertness, body composition, and blood lipids.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Emily Lantz, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Texas
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for midlife women experiencing poor sleep. Participants will consume a study snack and attend a health education session with a therapist over one month, while tracking their sleep. They'll also provide data on alertness, body composition, and blood lipids.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants consume a study snack (pistachios or potato chips) for 30 days and complete a health education session with a study therapist
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in sleep quality, alertness, body composition, and blood lipids
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- HealthyHabits1
- HealthyHabits2
Trial Overview
The trial tests the effects of pistachios (Snack 1 or Snack 2) combined with one of two HealthyHabits interventions on improving sleep quality in women with insomnia. The impact on alertness, body composition, and blood lipids will be measured before and after the intervention.
How Is the Trial Designed?
3
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Participants in this arm will consume 2 servings of pistachios for 30 days. They will also meet once with a study therapist for discussion and suggestions to improve sleep habits.
Participants in this arm will consume 2 servings of pistachios per day for 30 days. They will also meet once with a study therapist for discussion and suggestions to improve healthy habits (e.g.,diet/nutrition, activity, sleep).
Participants in this arm will consume 2 servings of potato chips per day for 30 days. They will also meet once with a study therapist for discussion and suggestions to improve healthy habits (e.g.,diet/nutrition, activity, sleep).
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Lead Sponsor
American Pistachio Growers
Collaborator
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