Sleep loss may hit Women's blood sugar harder than Men's
NCT ID NCT06809023
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether not getting enough sleep affects blood sugar control differently in healthy men and women. Researchers will ask 32 adults to sleep only 4 hours a night for three nights and then measure their blood sugar and hormone responses after a meal. The goal is to understand if women are more sensitive to the metabolic effects of sleep loss.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could reveal why women and men respond differently to sleep loss, pointing toward personalized advice for preventing metabolic issues.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 32 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and it does not test any treatment.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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