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Project REST: Regulation of Eating and Sleep Topography
NCT04057716 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Overweight/obesity and inadequate sleep are prevalent, and frequently co-occurring, health risks among children, both of which are associated with serious medical and psychosocial health complications including risk for cardiovascular disease. Although the investigator's data suggest that disrupted or shortened sleep may be causally associated with increased energy intake and weight gain in children, and with self-regulation and neural response to food cues in adults, understanding of mechanisms involved in the sleep/eating association is incomplete, thereby impeding development of targeted, optimally timed intervention strategies. The proposed mechanistic clinical trial aims to assess the effects of an experimental sleep manipulation on eating-related self-regulation and its neural substrates, and on real-world eating behavior, among children with overweight/obesity, which will help guide research efforts towards the refinement of prevention and intervention strategies targeting sleep and its eating-related correlates to curb weight gain throughout development.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Sleep restriction
- BEHAVIORAL Sleep extension
Study Locations (2)
Pennsylvania
- University of Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh
Rhode Island
- Weight Control & Diabetes Research Center — Providence
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 120 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-08-15 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-05-29 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04057716
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04057716 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 120 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,082 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 4 conditions, with Sleep appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Sleep restriction is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04057716 reports 2 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Pennsylvania, Rhode Island. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04057716 about?
NCT04057716 is a clinical study titled "Project REST: Regulation of Eating and Sleep Topography". Overweight/obesity and inadequate sleep are prevalent, and frequently co-occurring, health risks among children, both of which are associated with serious medical and psychosocial health complications including risk for cardiovascular disease. Although the investigator's data suggest that disrupted ...
What is the current status of trial NCT04057716?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 120 participants. The study started on 2019-08-15. Estimated completion is 2026-05-29.
What conditions does trial NCT04057716 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Sleep, Obesity, Childhood, Binge Eating, Self-regulation. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04057716?
The interventions under investigation include: Sleep restriction (BEHAVIORAL), Sleep extension (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04057716?
This trial is sponsored by University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,082 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04057716 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Pennsylvania, Rhode Island. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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