Weight Outlooks by Restriction of Diet and Sleep
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 35 - 55 |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | January 2015 |
| End Date: | January 2017 |
| Contact: | Xuewen Wang, PhD |
| Email: | xwang@mailbox.sc.edu |
The purpose of this study is to examine whether chronic moderate sleep restriction effects
the amount of body fat and lean mass loss, and calorie expenditure, in individuals who are
participating in a dietary weight loss program.
the amount of body fat and lean mass loss, and calorie expenditure, in individuals who are
participating in a dietary weight loss program.
Participants will be randomly assigned to an 8-week program of either restricted diet alone,
or restricted diet with restricted sleep for 5 days a week. The total expected duration of
participation is approximately 3 months.
or restricted diet with restricted sleep for 5 days a week. The total expected duration of
participation is approximately 3 months.
Inclusion Criteria:
- age between 35-55 years,
- BMI between 30-35 kg/meters squared,
- total sleep time between 6.5-8 hours
Exclusion Criteria:
- work requiring changing schedule,
- use of sleep aids or sleep medication
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