NCT02171273

Brief Summary

The overall objectives of the proposed study are to examine the consequences of chronic circadian disruption and chronic sleep restriction on metabolic function in healthy adults.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
21

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2014

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 31, 2014

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 16, 2014

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 24, 2014

Completed
4.8 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2019

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 1, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

August 20, 2019

Status Verified

August 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

5 years

First QC Date

June 16, 2014

Last Update Submit

August 16, 2019

Conditions

Keywords

SleepAgingMetabolismCircadianGeneticAlertness

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

  • Change in insulin sensitivity

    Euglycemic hyperinsulinemic clamp-assessed measure of insulin sensitivity

    Baseline day 3, at 1 week and at 3 weeks of exposure, and 1 week into recovery

  • Changes in glucose levels after standardized meal

    Frequent blood samples during and after standardized meal (breakfast), response of blood glucose levels

    Baseline day 2, daily throughout 1st and 3rd weeks of exposure, and 1 week into recovery

  • Change in insulin levels after standardized meal

    Frequent blood samples during and after standardized meal (breakfast)

    Baseline day 2, daily throughout 1st and 3rd weeks of exposure, and 1 week into recovery

  • Change in 24h profiles of leptin

    Hourly blood samples for 24 hours

    Baseline day 2, during acute circadian misalignment (exposure day 3), and acute realignment (exposure day 7)

  • Change in 24h profiles of cortisol

    Hourly blood samples for 24 hours

    Baseline day 2, at 3 weeks of exposure, and 1 week into recovery

Secondary Outcomes (9)

  • Change in resting metabolic rate

    Baseline days 2 and 3, daily throughout 1st and 3rd weeks of exposure, and 1 week into recovery

  • Change in circadian phase and/or period

    Continuous throughout the 3-day baseline, 3-week exposure, and 1-week recovery

  • Changes in sleep/wake architecture and brain electrical activity

    Continuous throughout the 3-day baseline, 3-week exposure, and 1-week recovery

  • Change in neurocognitive performance

    Daily throughout the 3-day baseline, 3-week exposure, and 1-week recovery

  • Changes in perception of pain, hunger and sleepiness

    Daily throughout the 3-day baseline, 3-week exposure, and 1-week recovery

  • +4 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (3)

Chronic circadian disruption

EXPERIMENTAL

Following a baseline of adequate time in bed, study participants will spend 3 weeks on a daily jet-lag schedule (where each day is longer than 24 hours).

Behavioral: Circadian Disruption

Chronic sleep restriction

EXPERIMENTAL

Following a baseline of adequate time in bed, study participants will have a shortened opportunity for sleep during each 24-hour day (for three weeks).

Behavioral: Sleep Restriction

Control (sleep extension)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Following a baseline of adequate time in bed, study participants will continue to have adequate time in bed and opportunity for sleep during each 24-hour day, for 3 weeks.

Behavioral: Control

Interventions

Following a baseline of adequate time in bed, study participants will spend 3 weeks on a daily jet-lag schedule (where each day is longer than 24 hours).

Chronic circadian disruption

Following a baseline of adequate time in bed, study participants will have a shortened opportunity for sleep during each 24-hour day (for three weeks).

Chronic sleep restriction
ControlBEHAVIORAL

Following a baseline of adequate time in bed, study participants will continue to have adequate time in bed and opportunity for sleep during each 24-hour day, for 3 weeks.

Control (sleep extension)

Eligibility Criteria

Age21 Years - 70 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Healthy adults with conventional and regular sleep-wake timing
  • Non-smokers
  • Completion of medical, psychological, and sleep screening tests
  • Able to spend 37 consecutive days/nights in the laboratory

You may not qualify if:

  • History of neurological or psychiatric disorder
  • History of sleep disorder or regular use of sleep-promoting medication
  • Current prescription, herbal, or over-the-counter medication use
  • Traveling across 2 or more time zones within past 3 months
  • Donating blood within past 8 weeks
  • Worked night or rotating shift work within past 3 years
  • Hearing impairment
  • Drug or alcohol dependency

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Xin Q, Yuan RK, Zitting KM, Wang W, Purcell SM, Vujovic N, Ronda JM, Quan SF, Williams JS, Buxton OM, Duffy JF, Czeisler CA. Impact of chronic sleep restriction on sleep continuity, sleep structure, and neurobehavioral performance. Sleep. 2022 Jul 11;45(7):zsac046. doi: 10.1093/sleep/zsac046.

Study Officials

  • Charles A Czeisler, PhD, MD

    Brigham and Women's Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
BASIC SCIENCE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Baldino Professor of Sleep Medicine

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 16, 2014

First Posted

June 24, 2014

Study Start

March 31, 2014

Primary Completion

April 1, 2019

Study Completion

April 1, 2019

Last Updated

August 20, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-08

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