Catching up on sleep could rewire your metabolism, study finds

NCT ID NCT04214184

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 38 adults who usually sleep less than 6 hours a night. Researchers helped them increase their sleep to the recommended 7 hours and measured changes in blood chemicals and insulin sensitivity. The goal was to find biological markers that can tell if someone is getting enough sleep.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Sleep Deprivation sleep-wake disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sleep Wake Center--University of Utah

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States