Effects of Peanut Butter on Sleep Quality and Daily Energy Levels in Fire Fighters

NCT06364202 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: 1928368
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the possible benefits of peanut butter consumption prior to bedtime on sleep and energy levels among fire fighters. Fire fighters require high levels of energy to perform their occupational tasks but commonly lack sleep as well as the amount of dietary protein and fat suggested for tactical athletes. By addressing this gap, we expect that if peanut butter consumption is shown to improve sleep and/or energy, this lifestyle change (peanut butter consumption) may be appealing to fire fighters because of the ease and low cost of peanut butter. Aim 1: Determine if consuming peanut butter prior to bedtime alters measures of sleep quality and quantity in fire fighters. It is hypothesized that firefighters who consume the peanut butter will have positive impacts in measure of sleep quality and energy levels. Aim 2: Examine the effects of peanut butter consumption on morning and evening energy levels

Conditions

Sleep; Body Composition; Blood Pressure; Physical Activity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

• Body composition

  BIA to assess body fat and lean body mass.

  Baseline

• Body composition

  BIA to assess body fat and lean body mass.

  Immediately after the intervention

• Sleep

  Assessed sleep throughout the study for 8 weeks via actigraph monitor

  8 weeks

• Blood pressure

  Assessed blood pressure

  Baseline

• Blood pressure

  Assessed blood pressure

  Immediately after the intervention

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Physical activity

  8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Control

NO INTERVENTION

Did not receive peanut butter, maintained normal diet and activity. Asked to stop eating 2 hours prior to bed for 7 weeks.

Peanut Butter

EXPERIMENTAL

Received and asked to consume 2 tbsp of peanut butter 2 hours before bedtime 5 nights per week for 7 weeks and to stop eating after that before bed. Other than that, asked to maintain normal diet and activity.

Dietary Supplement: Peanut Butter

Interventions

Peanut Butter DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

2 tablespoons of peanut butter

Peanut Butter

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Works for local fire department, employed full-time

You may not qualify if:

• Under 18 years old

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Augusta University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia, 30909, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 9, 2024
• First Posted: April 15, 2024
• Study Start: August 1, 2022
• Primary Completion: November 1, 2023
• Study Completion: November 1, 2023
• Last Updated: April 15, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-04

Locations

US (1)