Better Sleep and Heart Health for Teens with Weight Concerns
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study helps teenagers improve their sleep and daily rhythms to support better heart and metabolic health. If you're a high school student struggling with sleep and weight, this research might help you feel better and healthier.
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Who can take part
- You are a high school student between 14 and 19 years old
- You weigh more than is typical for your age and height (overweight or obese)
- You sleep 7 hours or less on school nights most nights
- You get 3 hours or less of physical activity per week
- You are in late puberty (Tanner stage 4 or 5, meaning physical development is nearly or fully complete)
- You do not have a diagnosed sleep disorder like sleep apnea or insomnia
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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