Sleep Restriction and Obesity

Overview

About this study

Insufficient sleep may be one of the most common, and most preventable, obesity risk factors. The investigators wish to determine whether 14 nights of modest sleep restriction results in increased energy balance, thus potentially increasing the risk of obesity. The investigators hypothesize that sleep restriction will result in increased energy balance.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Age 18-40 years
BMI of 18.5-30 kg/m²
Not a current smoker or tobacco user
No chronic medical or psychiatric disorders
On no prescription medications other than second generation antihistamines (cetirizine, fexofenadine, desloratadine, loratadine, etc), oral contraceptive pills, or intrauterine devices
History of normal sleep patterns, defined as nocturnal sleep duration of 6.5-8 hours per night without regular daytime naps

Exclusion Criteria:

The investigators will exclude subjects who have any medical or psychiatric disorders
History of anxiety or depression
Those taking any medications other than non-sedating antihistamines or oral contraceptives will be excluded
Those found to have depression on a depression screening tool (BDI-II) will be excluded
Current smokers will be excluded
All female subjects will undergoing a screening pregnancy test and excluded if positive
Subjects found to have significant sleep disorders will be excluded

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status	Contact
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Virend Somers, M.D., Ph.D.	Closed for enrollment	Contact information: Carrie Witter (507) 255-0492 Witter.Carrie@mayo.edu

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

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Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Virend Somers, M.D., Ph.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Carrie Witter

(507) 255-0492

Witter.Carrie@mayo.edu

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