Sleep and Metabolism Research Study
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are conducting a study in adults without sleep difficulties who sleep less than 6 hours each night to understand the effects of sleep on the body’s metabolism.
Fast Facts
Sleep Less Than 6 Hours and No Issues Falling Asleep
25-50 Years Old
Compensation Provided
Conducted in Philadelphia, PA
Study Background
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are conducting a sleep study to understand sleep and metabolism in adults who sleep less than 6 hours, have no issues falling asleep, and feel tired during the day.
This study aims to help researchers better understand how insomnia and the amount of sleep people get at night affect metabolism. These relationships are not well understood, and our team aims to better understand the biological differences associated with differences in sleep.
Participating in this study will involve a 4-night stay at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania where we will collect blood samples and monitor your sleep. Participants will be compensated for their time in the lab and will contribute to research aiming to better understand the associations between sleep and metabolic health.
Study Background
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are conducting a sleep study to understand sleep and metabolism in adults who sleep less than 6 hours, have no issues falling asleep, and feel tired during the day.
This study aims to help researchers better understand how insomnia and the amount of sleep people get at night affect metabolism. These relationships are not well understood, and our team aims to better understand the biological differences associated with differences in sleep.
Participating in this study will involve a 4-night stay at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania where we will collect blood samples and monitor your sleep. Participants will be compensated for their time in the lab and will contribute to research aiming to better understand the associations between sleep and metabolic health.
Additional Information
The research study is being conducted to understand how insomnia and the amount of sleep people get at night affect metabolism.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 25-50 years old
- Sleep less than 6 hours each night
- No issues with falling asleep at night
- Feeling tired or sleepy during the day
- BMI of 32 or less
- Willing to refrain from smoking and/or consuming caffeine
Exclusion Criteria:
- Must not have dietary restrictions or special diets
- Thyroid conditions
- Diabetes
- Taking ADHD medications
There will be a 2-hour virtual visit during which the study will be described, you will have the opportunity to provide informed consent to participate, followed by completing questionnaires and a clinical interview. If you are eligible after the initial visit, you will be sent two devices to monitor your sleep for one week. The first device is a wrist-worn watch that will be worn for the duration of the week while completing a daily sleep diary (the diary takes about 5 minutes to complete). You will be asked to set up a home sleep test for one night during this time period.
If you continue to be eligible, you will be scheduled for a week-long stay (starting at 5 pm on a Monday and ending around 11 am on Friday) at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. During this stay, you will have your blood taken every two hours for 48 hours (the total amount of blood is about half of what you would donate during a blood donation), your sleep will be monitored on two of the nights and you will receive hourly “snacks” during the duration of the study. Following the final blood draw on Friday morning, you will be discharged from the hospital and your participation in the study is over.
As a participant, you can receive compensation for your time.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
