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Effect of Sleep Extension on Ceramides in People with Overweight and Obesity

University of Utah
NCT IDNCT06180837ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment

70

Study length

about 4 years

Ages

18–45

Locations

1 site in UT

About this study

This trial is testing if increasing sleep time helps change levels of ceramides in people who are overweight or obese. Participants will either get more sleep (sleep extension) or basic health information about diet, exercise, and eating out (control).

Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.

What participants do

  • 1.Participate in Sleep Extension Intervention
Primary goalInsulin Sensitivity

Participation effort

Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.

Time + visits
Low12%
Logistics
Moderate50%

Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.

Trial highlights

Treatment details

Auto-extracted from trial records to preview treatments and outcomes.

Endpoints

Primary: Insulin Sensitivity

Secondary: Average (per week) daytime alertness change from baseline, Average (per week) nightly total sleep time (change from baseline), Average (per week) sleep satisfaction change from baseline, Average (per week) timing of food intake change from baseline, Body Mass Index, Circadian Phase (change from baseline)

Body systems

Endocrinology