Catching up on sleep could rewire your metabolism, study finds
NCT ID NCT04214184
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · 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
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Locations
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Sleep Wake Center--University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States
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