Timing of Circadian Synchronizers: the TOCS Study
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).
• Age: 18-45 years old; equal numbers of men and women
• Body mass index (BMI): 25.0-34.9 kg/m2,
• Sleep Habits: habitual self-reported average total sleep time (TST) \<6.5 hours per night for prior 6 months