Timing of Circadian Synchronizers: the TOCS Study

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 45
Healthy Volunteers: t
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• 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

Locations
United States
Utah
College of Health Research Complex--University of Utah
RECRUITING
Salt Lake City
Contact Information
Primary
Christopher M Depner, PhD
christopher.depner@utah.edu
801-581-2275
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-06-13
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-03
Participants
Target number of participants: 20
Treatments
No_intervention: Control Group
Provided with general health information on diet and physical activity.
Experimental: Intervention Group
Circadian-based intervention focused on timing of light exposure and food intake.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University of Utah

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