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Sleep and Cardiometabolic Disease

Cardiometabolic disease may put a person at risk of diabetes and heart disease. The amount of time a person sleeps is one factor that can cause the risk of these health issues. Research is needed to learn specific ways to improve a person's nightly sleep that may lower disease risk. The research we gain may aid future patients.

I AM INTERESTED

For more information contact:

Tyler Marshall

  u6054624@utah.edu
  801-213-2752

IRB#: IRB_00164764 | PI: Christopher Depner | Department: Health-Kinesiology-Recreation | Approval Date: 2023-04-05 06:00:00
Study Categories: Cardiovascular Studies, Diabetes Studies, Obesity Studies | Specialties: Endocrinology & Metabolism, Sleep Medicine

Who can participate?

 Gender: All

 Age: Over 18 years old

 Volunteers: Healthy Volunteers

 Location: In Person


Inclusion Criteria:

  • Ages 18 to 45 years old
  • Overweight or obese
  • Sleep less than 6.5 hours per night on average
  • Attend 3 overnight sleep visits at the University of Utah Sleep Research Laboratory

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosis of diabetes, kidney, or heart disease
  • Use prescription drugs for sleep
  • Currently in weight loss or physical activity program
  • Current smoker
  • Pregnant

Will I be paid for my time?

Yes

Last Updated: 4/5/21