Circadian Intervention to Improve Cardiometabolic Health
Trial Parameters
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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