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Sleep Timing and Insulin Resistance in Adolescents With Obesity

Obesity

Enrolled (actual)
25
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Feb 2020
Primary outcome: Primary: Dim Light Melatonin Onset and Offset — 21.33; 8.32 decimal hours

Study Design & Population

Study type
Observational
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Age
Pediatric, Adult · 15+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
University of Colorado, Denver
Primary completion
May 2017

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Dim Light Melatonin Onset and Offset
21.33; 8.32
PRIMARY
Insulin Sensitivity
2.9; 4.93

Summary

This study examines the relationship between sleep timing and insulin resistance in adolescents with obesity. The investigators also aim to develop a physiologically-based mathematical model of adolescent sleep/wake and circadian interactions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • High school students between the ages of 15-19
  • BMI > 90th percentile
  • Tanner stage 2 or greater

Exclusion Criteria

  • Any medications that affect insulin resistance or sleep (e.g., metformin, hormonal contraception, stimulants, atypical antipsychotics)
  • Regular use of melatonin or sleep aids
  • A prior diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes (HbA1c > 6.5), liver disease other than non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • IQ < 70 or severe mental illness that may impact sleep (e.g., schizophrenia, psychotic episodes)
  • Not enrolled in a traditional high school academic program (e.g., home school students)
  • Night shift employment
  • Travel across more than 2 time zones in the month prior to the study
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02585830). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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