Understanding how sleep patterns affect binge eating behavior
Investigating 24-Hour Patterns of Sleep and Negative Affect among Individuals with Recurrent Binge Eating Behavior
['FUNDING_R01'] · NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11099314
This study is looking at how your sleep habits might affect binge eating and how your feelings play a role in this, so if you're an adult who sometimes struggles with binge eating, your participation could help us find better ways to support people like you.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (FARGO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11099314 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between sleep patterns and binge eating behavior in adults. It focuses on identifying specific 24-hour sleep patterns that may increase vulnerability to binge eating and explores how sleep and negative emotions interact on a daily basis. Participants will be monitored using wrist actigraphy to track their sleep and will report their eating behaviors and feelings through daily assessments over two weeks. The goal is to uncover novel insights that could lead to better treatment options for binge eating disorder.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who experience recurrent binge eating behavior.
Not a fit: Patients who do not engage in binge eating behaviors or those with severe psychiatric conditions unrelated to eating disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies for individuals struggling with binge eating disorder by addressing sleep-related factors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the link between sleep disturbances and eating disorders, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
FARGO, UNITED STATES
- NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY — FARGO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: IRISH, LEAH A — NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: IRISH, LEAH A
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.
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