How sleep affects eating behaviors in children with overweight or obesity
Official title: Eating-Related Self-Regulation and Its Neural Substrates as Mechanisms Underlying the Sleep/Eating Behavior Association in Children with Overweight/Obesity: An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-10610402 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how sleep affects eating habits in kids who are overweight or obese, hoping to find ways to help them make healthier choices and feel better overall.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2019 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $515,973 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL147914-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-10610402 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-21 years who are classified as overweight or obese.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not overweight or obese or those with unrelated sleep disorders may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between sleep and eating behaviors in children who are overweight or obese. It uses ecological momentary assessment to gather real-time data on how sleep patterns influence food intake and self-regulation. By examining the neural mechanisms involved, the study aims to uncover how insufficient sleep may lead to increased energy intake and poorer diet quality. The goal is to provide insights that can help improve health outcomes for these children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better strategies for managing weight and improving sleep in children, ultimately reducing the risk of related health issues.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the relationship between sleep and eating behaviors, but this study aims to explore it in a more ecologically valid setting with a focus on children.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goldschmidt, Andrea Beth — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Goldschmidt, Andrea Beth
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.