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Improving Sleep, Decision-Making, and Eating in Adolescents With Obesity

Improving Sleep as a Method for Enhancing Decision-Making and Reducing Problematic Eating Behaviors in Adolescents With Obesity

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
14 Years to 18 Years
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

  • Time periods mentioned: 16 weeks

Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.

Show the study's own words
  • "Participants will: * Participate in remote, group-based, weekly weight loss and sleep coaching for 16 weeks. * Complete study assessments at baseline (pre-intervention), mid-intervention, and post-intervention. * Complete daily sleep diaries for three 7-day periods at each assessment point."
Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study tests how lifestyle changes and sleep coaching affect weight loss, eating, and sleep in teens ages 14–18 with excess weight and sleep problems. Teens will join weekly online group coaching for 16 weeks, complete study check-ins, and keep sleep diaries.

This study is being performed to understand the effects of a lifestyle modification and sleep intervention on weight loss outcomes in adolescence. The main question the study aims to answer is: \- What are the initial effects of a lifestyle modification and sleep intervention, including effects on weight, eating behaviors and dietary intake, and sleep? Participants will: * Participate in remote, group-based, weekly weight loss and sleep coaching for 16 weeks. * Complete study assessments at baseline (pre-intervention), mid-intervention, and post-intervention. * Complete daily sleep diaries for three 7-day periods at each assessment point.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Age 14–18 and fluent in English.
  • Have a BMI at or above the 85th percentile for age and sex. BMI is a measure of weight compared with height.
  • Have a parent or guardian who is willing and able to take part.
  • Have at least one of these sleep problems: late sleep times, trouble falling asleep, short sleep, or an uneven sleep schedule.
  • Late sleep times: fall asleep at 11 p.m. or later at ages 14–16, or 11:20 p.m. or later at ages 17–18, at least 3 times a week.
  • Trouble falling asleep: take 30 minutes or more to fall asleep at least 3 nights a week.
  • Short sleep: get less than 7.5 hours of sleep at least 3 nights a week.
  • Uneven sleep schedule: sleep and wake times vary by more than 2 hours across one week.

Who can't join

  • Lost 5% or more of body weight in the past 6 months, or are now getting treatment for eating or weight concerns.
  • Currently take medicine for trouble sleeping, weight loss medicine, or insulin.
  • Started or changed the dose of medicine that affects appetite or body fat or muscle in the past 3 months.
  • Have type 1 diabetes or a condition that prevents physical activity.
  • Have a diagnosed eating disorder or obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that blocks breathing during sleep.
  • Have a recent or ongoing problem with drug or alcohol abuse or addiction.
  • Are pregnant, gave birth less than 3 months ago, expect a possible pregnancy in the next year, or will not promptly report a possible or confirmed pregnancy during the study.
  • Do not have regular Wi-Fi access to join study sessions.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 14-18 * Fluent in English * BMI percentile ≥ 85th percentile for sex-and-age * Has a parent or guardian who is willing and able to participate * Has at least one sleep disturbance. Eligible sleep disturbances are: a. Advanced sleep timing (sleep onset 11:00pm or later for 14-16 year-olds or 11:20pm or later for 17-18 year-olds at least 3 times per week), b. Difficulty falling asleep (taking ≥ 30 mins to get to sleep 3 or more nights per week), c. Short sleep (obtaining \< 7.5 hours of sleep per night 3 or more nights per week), and d. Sleep irregularity (having more than 2 hours of variability in sleep-wake schedule across one week Exclusion Criteria: * Experience of weight loss of ≥ 5% of body weight in the past 6 months * Current use of insomnia medication * Having recently begun or changed the dosage of any medication known to affect appetite or body composition within the last 3 months * Currently taking weight loss medications * Currently taking insulin * Diagnosed diabetes (type 1) * Any condition prohibiting physical activity * Diagnosis of an eating disorder * Diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea * Recent or ongoing problem with drug abuse, alcohol abuse, or addiction * Currently pregnant or less than 3 months postpartum * Anticipation of a possible pregnancy in the next year * Unwillingness to report possible or confirmed pregnancies promptly during the course of the trial * Currently participating in treatment for eating or weight concerns * Does not have regular access to Wi-Fi connection to participate in study interventions.

Study sites (1)

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