Plain-English translation of NCT06180837 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether getting more sleep can help protect your heart and metabolism. You'll be asked to either sleep an extra 2 hours per night for 8 weeks, or continue your normal sleep habits. Researchers will measure changes in your blood chemistry and how your body handles insulin to see if better sleep makes a real difference.
Many young adults don't sleep enough, and poor sleep is linked to weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease. This trial is trying to understand whether simply sleeping more—without changing diet or exercise—can reverse some of these harmful effects.
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You'll start with a screening sleep study and one week of monitoring your sleep at home. Then you'll be randomly assigned to either sleep 2 extra hours per night or keep your normal sleep schedule—both for 8 weeks at home. Throughout the study, you'll wear a wristband that tracks sleep and fill out a daily sleep log. Before and after the 8 weeks, you'll visit the lab overnight for blood work and an insulin sensitivity test.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 1, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
University of Utah
Enrollment target
~70 participants
Started
February 2024
Primary completion
January 2028
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in December 2024.
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Central contact
Christopher M Depner, PhD
University of Utah
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