Impact of Sleep Restriction in Women (NCT02835261) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Impact of Sleep Restriction in Women
United States54 participantsStarted 2016-09-01
Plain-language summary
The overall goal of this project is to test the hypothesis that long-term, sustained sleep restriction (SR), in women, will lead to increased cardio-metabolic risk. This will be characterized by increases in visceral adiposity, unhealthy lifestyle behaviors (poor dietary quality and low physical activity) and cardio-metabolic risk factors (blood pressure, glucose intolerance) relative to habitual sleep (HS). The investigators expect these changes to be worse in pre- compared to post-menopausal women.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 75 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 20-75 years old
* All racial/ethnic groups
* Body mass index 18.5-34.9 kg/m2
* Sleep 7-9 h in bed/night with no daytime nap
* Normal scores on:
Pittsburgh Quality of Sleep Questionnaire Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Berlin Questionnaire, Sleep Disorders Inventory Questionnaire, Beck Depression Inventory, Composite Scale of Morningness/Eveningness, Three Factor Eating Questionnaire
Exclusion Criteria:
* Smokers (any cigarettes or ex-smoker \<3 years)
* Neurological, medical or psychiatric disorder
* Diabetics
* Regular use of any medication or supplement
* Eating and/or sleep disorders
* Contraindications for MRI scanning
* Travel across time zones within 4 wk
* History of drug and alcohol abuse
* Shift worker (or rotating shift worker)
* Caffeine intake \>300 mg/d
* Oral contraceptive use or hormone replacement therapy
* Heavy equipment operators
* Commercial long-distance drivers.
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?
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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.