Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Time of Sleep Restriction in Obesity

Lead Sponsor:

Federal University of São Paulo

Collaborating Sponsors:

Associacao Fundo de Incentivo a Psicofarmcologia

Centro de Estudos em Sonolência e Acidentes

Conditions:

Obesity

Sleep Restriction

Eligibility:

MALE

20-35 years

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of different time of sleep restriction on control of food intake and metabolism of obese and normal subjects.

Detailed Description

The reduction of sleep time has now become a common habit, driven by the demands and opportunities of modern society. Some studies have suggested that sleep restriction would be an important factor in...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • obese (BMI\>30) and normal weight (BMI between 19 and 24,9)
  • regular time of sleep between 6.5 and 8 hours

Exclusion

  • self-reported sleep problems (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score \>5);
  • Obstructive sleep apnea (AHI \> 5 in polysomnography)
  • night work;
  • variable sleep habits or habitual daytime naps;
  • regular physical exercise (\>3 hours/week);
  • excessive intake of alcohol (\>7 drinks/week);
  • excessive intake of caffeine (\>300 mg/day);
  • smoking;
  • substance abuse;
  • use of prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs affecting sleep or metabolism;
  • chronic diseases (e.g. cancer, asthma, back pain, thyroid disease, heart disease, diabetes, etc.)
  • history of neurological, medical or sleep disorders;
  • trans-meridian travelling the last month;
  • chronotype: extreme morning or extreme evening
  • unable to comply with the protocol.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2009

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2012

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01259895

Start Date

February 1 2009

End Date

June 1 2012

Last Update

August 18 2014

Active Locations (1)

Enter a location and click search to find clinical trials sorted by distance.

Page 1 of 1 (1 locations)

1

Centro de Estudos em Psicobiologia e Exercicio (CEPE)

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 04020-060