Lack of sleep may hit Women's blood sugar harder than Men's

NCT ID NCT06809023

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study looks at whether not getting enough sleep affects blood sugar control differently in healthy men and women. Researchers will have 32 participants stay in a lab for two separate 5-day periods, one with normal sleep and one with limited sleep. They will measure blood sugar and hormone levels after meals to see if women are more affected by sleep loss than men.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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