Understanding how sleep patterns affect binge eating behavior
Official title: Investigating 24-Hour Patterns of Sleep and Negative Affect among Individuals with Recurrent Binge Eating Behavior
Funded at North Dakota State University · NIH-11099314 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | North Dakota State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fargo, United States) |
| Project start | March 20, 2025 |
| Project end | January 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $669,049 |
| NIH project number | 1R01MH139617-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11099314 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who experience recurrent binge eating behavior.
✕Less likely to help
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.
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.
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 gone: 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
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North Dakota State University
Fargo, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Irish, Leah a — North Dakota State University
- Study coordinator: Irish, Leah a
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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.