RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05943626

Circadian Intervention to Improve Cardiometabolic Health

Timing of Circadian Synchronizers: the TOCS Study


Sponsor

University of Utah

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Jun 13, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The overall goal is to examine the efficacy of a circadian intervention in people with overweight and obesity and habitual short sleep duration (HSSD). Participants will undergo a randomized controlled trial, with circadian intervention and control (healthy lifestyle) groups. The circadian intervention is designed to reduce nighttime light exposure and after-dinner snack food intake. Alternatively, the control group will receive basic health information (e.g., physical activity, goal setting, and nutrition when eating out).


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 45 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is investigating whether changing daily timing habits — like eating and sleeping schedules — can improve heart and metabolic health in people who are overweight and regularly sleep less than 6.5 hours per night. Researchers want to understand if circadian rhythm interventions can reduce the health risks that come with poor sleep and excess weight. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 18 and 45 years old - Your BMI is between 25 and 34.9 (overweight or mildly obese) - You regularly sleep less than 6.5 hours per night on average **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a diagnosed sleep disorder or major psychiatric illness - You have diabetes, heart disease, or kidney disease - You take prescription medications that affect sleep or blood sugar - You have done shift work in the past year - Your weight has changed by more than 10% in the last 6 months - You are currently going through or past menopause - You are enrolled in a weight loss or physical activity program Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALCircadian Intervention

The circadian intervention group will receive counseling and instruction to reduce evening and nighttime light exposure, increase morning room light and sunlight exposure, and to finish all food consumption at least 4 hours before bedtime.


Locations(1)

College of Health Research Complex--University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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