Sleep coaching may be the missing ingredient in teen weight loss
NCT ID NCT06745570
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding sleep coaching to a standard weight-loss program helps teens with overweight or obesity lose more weight and improve their eating habits. Fifty adolescents aged 14–18 who have sleep issues (like trouble falling asleep or short sleep) will join a 16-week remote group program with weekly coaching on both lifestyle and sleep. Researchers will measure changes in weight, body fat, diet, and sleep patterns to see if better sleep leads to better decisions around food.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a group lifestyle modification program plus sleep coaching
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this approach could offer a practical way to boost weight loss in teens by targeting sleep problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Sleep coaching may not add significant benefit over lifestyle changes alone.
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Locations
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Nemours Children's Clinic
RECRUITINGWilmington, Delaware, 19803, United States
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