Hormonal Mechanisms of Sleep Restriction (NCT02256865) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedEarly Phase 1
Hormonal Mechanisms of Sleep Restriction
United States40 participantsStarted 2014-10
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to study the effects of sleep restriction on the production of two hormones, cortisol and testosterone. The investigators aim to show that changing these hormones leads to insulin resistance, which is an important cause of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The investigators may also study the effect of sleep restriction on your food intake and cravings, mood, inflammation, metabolism (including bone), and other hormones. Inflammation is your body's response to stress and injury. Bone metabolism is a process of how your body regenerates (renews) new bone cells and removes old bone cells. Hormones are natural substances (materials) that are produced in the body and that influences (effects) the way the body grows or develops.
Who can participate
Age range
22 Years – 45 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Men aged 22-45 years
* Willingness to provide written informed consent
* Stable weight over preceding 6 weeks
* Body Mass index (BMI) 20-28 kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unable or unwilling to provide IRB-approved informed consent
* Clinical disorders and/or illnesses
* Current medical or drug treatment, as assessed by questionnaire
* History of brain injury or of learning disability
* Vision or hearing impairment unless corrected back to normal
* Anemia (Hct \<38%)
* History of psychiatric illness
* Clinically significant abnormalities in blood and urine, and free of traces of drugs Other endocrine abnormalities including hypothyroidism or adrenal failure; primary gonadal disease as indicated by serum LH or FSH concentration \>10 or \>15 IU/L, respectively, hyperprolactinemia indicated by prolactin \>25ug/L
* Type 2 Diabetes (HgbA1C)
* Current smoker
* Recent or concurrent drug or alcohol abuse
* Blood donation in previous eight weeks
* Travel across time zones within one month of entering the study
* Sleep or circadian disorder
* Shift work within three months of entering the study
* Irregular bedtimes (not between 6 and 10 hours in duration)
* Unoperated obstructive uropathy, recurrent prostatitis, indeterminate prostatic nodularity, Hx or Suspicion of cancer of the prostate gland or PSA \>4ng/ml
* Previous adverse reaction to sleep deprivation or any of the drugs to be administered
* Concurrent participation in another research study
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Insulin Sensitivity
Timeframe: 3 years
Trial details
NCT IDNCT02256865
SponsorLundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center