Sleep, glucose, and brain health in adults with excess weight
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how sleep affects blood sugar levels and brain function in middle-aged adults who are overweight or have obesity. It may help explain how better sleep can improve your health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 65 years old
- You have a normal weight, are overweight, or have obesity
- You are not pregnant
- You do not take medicine for blood sugar or sleep, and you do not have diabetes, kidney disease, thyroid problems, inflammatory bowel disease, or severe mental or physical illness
- You have not had weight loss surgery, are not on a weight loss diet, do not work night shifts, and have not traveled across time zones in the past 3 months
- You own a smartphone with Bluetooth and are willing to wear study devices like a sleep tracker
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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