Study details
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Project REST: Regulation of Eating and Sleep Topography
University of Pittsburgh
NCT IDNCT04057716ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment
120
Study length
about 6.8 years
Ages
8–12
Locations
2 sites in PA, RI
What this study is about
This trial is testing whether extending or restricting sleep affects how children manage their eating habits and the brain's response to food. The goal is to understand better how sleep influences eating behavior in children with overweight/obesity, which can help develop strategies to prevent weight gain.
Simplified from trial records by PatientMatch.
What you may be asked to do
- 1.Participate in Sleep extension
- 2.Participate in Sleep restriction
Participation Burden
What's physically and logistically required of participants.
Logistics & Travel
In-person visits
Requires travel to a study site
Physical Intervention
Standard
How treatment is administered
Treatment Assignment
Randomized & Blinded
You may get a placebo/standard care, and you won't know which.
Extracted study details
Pulled from the trial record to show what is being tested and what the study is measuring.
Endpoints
Primary: Change in Weight Status