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Circadian Intervention to Improve Cardiometabolic Health

The overall goal is to examine the efficacy of a circadian intervention in people with overweight and obesity and habitual short sleep duration (HSSD). Participants will undergo a randomized controlled trial, with circadian intervention and control (healthy lifestyle) groups. The circadian intervention is designed to reduce nighttime light exposure and after-dinner snack food intake. Alternatively, the control group will receive basic health information (e.g., physical activity, goal setting, and nutrition when…

ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT05943626

PhaseNA

Enrollment20

SponsorUniversity of Utah

Age18 Years

SexALL

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Conditions studied

Cardiometabolic Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes, Sleep, Time Restricted Feeding, Lifestyle Factors, Overweight and Obesity, Insulin Sensitivity, Eating Habit, Sleep Hygiene

About this study

Interventions

Behavioral: Circadian Intervention — The circadian intervention group will receive counseling and instruction to reduce evening and nighttime light exposure, increase morning room light and sunlight exposure, and to finish all food consumption at least 4 hours before bedtime.

Primary outcomes

Insulin sensitivity change from baseline (Change from baseline to end of the ~8 week experimental segment)

Eligibility information

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age: 18-45 years old; equal numbers of men and women 2. Body mass index (BMI): 25.0-34.9 kg/m2, 3. Sleep Habits: habitual self-reported average total sleep time (TST) \<6.5 hours per night for prior 6 months Exclusion Criteria: 1. Clinically diagnosed sleep disorder or major psychiatric illness 2. Evidence of significant organ dysfunction or disease (e.g., diagnosed diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or kidney disease) 3. Use of prescription drugs or substances known to influence sleep or glucose metabolism 4. Shift-work: current or history of within last year 5. Weight change: \>10% of body weight over prior six months 6. Experiencing menopause or post-menopausal 7. Current enrollment in weight loss or physical activity program like the Diabetes Prevention Program 8. Currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or currently lactating. 9. Currently smoking 10. Alcohol intake \>3 drinks per day or \>14 drinks per week

Study locations

College of Health Research Complex--University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112 United States

Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-09-27.