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Behavioral Intervention
Increased Sleep Duration for Sleep Deprivation
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Recruiting
Led By Christopher Depner
Research Sponsored by University of Utah
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
18-35 years old; men and women
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up morning fasted blood will be collected for analyses at baseline and after the four week increased sleep duration intervention.
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Study Summary
This trial will increase the sleep duration of people who usually sleep for less than 6 hours a night, in order to see how this affects their health.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-35 with a BMI of 18.5-24.9, who sleep less than 6 hours per night and have lived at high altitudes like Denver's for over 3 months. It excludes those with unstable medical conditions, psychiatric disorders, significant sleep disorders, recent medication use or need during the study, drug users including nicotine and herbal products within a month prior to the study.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial aims to increase participants' nightly sleep from under 6 hours to the recommended 7 hours to see how it affects blood markers related to metabolism and insulin sensitivity. The main focus is on changes in branched-chain amino acids as primary outcomes and insulin sensitivity as secondary outcomes.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves increasing sleep duration without medications or invasive procedures, side effects are minimal but may include potential changes in daily routines or temporary discomfort adjusting to new sleep patterns.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I am between 18 and 35 years old.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ oral glucose tolerance testing will take about 3 hours to complete, and will be tested at baseline and after the four week increased sleep duration intervention.
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~oral glucose tolerance testing will take about 3 hours to complete, and will be tested at baseline and after the four week increased sleep duration intervention.
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Insulin Sensitivity change from baseline
Metabolomics-branched chain amino acids change from baseline
Secondary outcome measures
Untargeted Metabolomics change from baseline
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Increased Sleep Duration InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Following baseline assessments, participants will complete a 4-week increased sleep duration intervention followed by one night of sleep in the lab on this increased sleep duration schedule. In the morning, participants will have blood collected for metabolomics analyses and complete oral glucose tolerance testing
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of Colorado, BoulderOTHER
119 Previous Clinical Trials
29,148 Total Patients Enrolled
University of UtahLead Sponsor
1,099 Previous Clinical Trials
1,778,676 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Insomnia
217 Patients Enrolled for Insomnia
Christopher DepnerPrincipal Investigator - University of Utah
University of Utah
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I haven't used any drugs, medications, nicotine, or herbal products for a month.I am between 18 and 35 years old.You have worked night shifts in the past year or traveled across multiple time zones in the three weeks before the study.You have lived in a place as high as Denver or higher for at least 3 months.Your BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9.You don't regularly exercise at a moderate level.My participation helps balance gender representation in the study.I haven't had any major health issues in the past year.I have a serious sleep disorder.You have a serious mental health condition as defined by the DSM-IV-TR.You have lived in Denver or at a place with similar high altitude for at least 3 months.You usually sleep less than 6 hours every night.You do not regularly exercise at a moderate level, less than 5 days a week.Women with regular menstrual cycles, no recent pregnancy or breastfeeding, and no history of gynecological issues will be included.I have taken prescription drugs or supplements in the last month.I have vision problems that glasses or contacts can't fix.I currently have symptoms like a fever.You usually sleep less than 6 hours each night.Your weight is within a certain range for your height.My participation helps balance gender representation in the study.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Increased Sleep Duration Intervention
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Which individuals are the best fit to participate in this research?
"To become a part of this sleep debt study, individuals must be aged between 18-35 years old. Currently, 46 prospective patients are being considered for the trial."
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Does this experiment currently need more participants?
"Perusal of clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this investigation, which was initially posted on December 2nd 2019, is actively recruiting participants. The last update to the trial occurred on June 25th 2021."
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How many individuals are participating in this research study?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this investigation has been open for enrollment since December 2nd 2019 and the details were last modified on June 25th 2021. The survey requires 46 subjects from a single location."
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Does this research study allow elderly participants?
"According to the prerequisites for this clinical trial, eligible participants must be between 18 and 35 years of age."
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Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
Utah
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Sleep Wake Center--University of Utah
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
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