Better sleep intervention to prevent obesity in kids
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests a brief sleep program for children ages 6 to 11 who sleep less than 9 hours a night. The goal is to see if improving sleep can help prevent unhealthy weight gain. Eligible families will be randomly assigned to the sleep program or to a comparison group.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 11 years old
- Your child usually sleeps less than 9 hours a night (including time in bed)
- Your child's weight is above underweight but below the obesity range for their age and sex
- You are the child's primary caregiver and are at least 18 years old
- Your child does not have a diagnosed sleep disorder
- Your child is not currently taking medication or being treated for a condition that affects sleep or weight
- Your child is not currently in a weight control program
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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