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Sleep secrets: could better bedtimes curb childhood obesity?

NCT ID NCT04057716

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 03, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looks at how changing sleep patterns affects eating behavior and self-control in 120 children who are overweight or at risk for obesity. Researchers will monitor sleep, brain activity, and real-world eating to understand the link between sleep and weight gain. The goal is to find better ways to prevent obesity by improving sleep habits.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

43 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2019

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

8 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * at risk for obesity (BMI\>=85th percentile for age and sex OR BMI\>=50th percentile for age and sex with at least one obese parent) * average time in bed between 9.5-10.5 hours/night Exclusion Criteria: * previous eating disorder diagnosis and/or sleep or psychiatric conditions * conditions affecting executive functioning (e.g., recent concussion, traumatic brain injury) * taking medication known to affect sleep/appetite (e.g., antihistamines, stimulants) * receiving concurrent treatment for sleep or overweight/obesity

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Conditions

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binge eating disorder obesity disorder Pediatric Obesity Self-Control sleep disorder

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Binge eating Obesity, childhood Self-regulation Sleep

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

  • Weight Control & Diabetes Research Center

    Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States

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