Sleep more, sugar less? new study tests sleep as a diabetes tool for teens
NCT ID NCT04213547
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study explores the link between sleep duration and blood sugar control in adolescents aged 12-20 with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will first measure sleep and blood sugar in 67 teens, then test a program using Fitbits and text messages to encourage longer sleep in 15 teens who sleep less than 8 hours. The goal is to see if better sleep can improve glycemic control.
What this could mean
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Active substance
sleep extension intervention (behavioral, using Fitbit and text messaging)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that improving sleep helps teens with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar better.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The sleep intervention is short-term and may not lead to lasting changes.
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States