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NCT05943626 Circadian Intervention to Improve Cardiometabolic Health

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NCT ID NCT05943626
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Utah
Condition Cardiometabolic Syndrome
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 20 participants
Start Date 2023-06-13
Primary Completion 2026-03

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 45 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Circadian Intervention

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 20 participants in total. It began in 2023-06-13 with a primary completion date of 2026-03.

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Brief 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 Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age: 18-45 years old; equal numbers of men and women 2. Body mass index (BMI): 25.0-34.9 kg/m2, 3. Sleep Habits: habitual self-reported average total sleep time (TST) \<6.5 hours per night for prior 6 months Exclusion Criteria: 1. Clinically diagnosed sleep disorder or major psychiatric illness 2. Evidence of significant organ dysfunction or disease (e.g., diagnosed diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or kidney disease) 3. Use of prescription drugs or substances known to influence sleep or glucose metabolism 4. Shift-work: current or history of within last year 5. Weight change: \>10% of body weight over prior six months 6. Experiencing menopause or post-menopausal 7. Current enrollment in weight loss or physical activity program like the Diabetes Prevention Program 8. Currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or currently lactating. 9. Currently smoking 10. Alcohol intake \>3 drinks per day or \>14 drinks per week

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Christopher M Depner, PhD

✉ christopher.depner@utah.edu

📞 801-581-2275

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05943626 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 45 Years, studying Cardiometabolic Syndrome. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05943626 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05943626 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at christopher.depner@utah.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05943626 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Salt Lake City, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05943626 clinical trial?

NCT05943626 is sponsored by University of Utah. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.

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