Improving sleep and physical activity for African American adults with obesity

Project SHINE (Sleep Health INitiative for Equity): Culturally Informing a Sleep Extension Intervention for African American Adults

Phase1; Phase2 Interventional University of Minnesota · NCT06226077

This study is testing a program to help African American adults with obesity get better sleep and be more active to see if it can improve their health.

Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment90 (estimated)
Ages21 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Minnesota Academic / other
Locations1 site (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Trial IDNCT06226077 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This research aims to address obesity-related health disparities by promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors among African American adults. The study consists of two phases: Phase 1 involves qualitative interviews to understand social factors affecting sleep and gather feedback on a sleep intervention, while Phase 2 is a randomized clinical trial assessing the feasibility and effectiveness of a sleep extension intervention. Participants will be sedentary and short sleepers, with a focus on increasing their sleep duration and physical activity levels.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are African American adults aged 21 to 75 years, with a body mass index of 25 or higher and who report sleeping 6 hours or less per night.

Not a fit: Patients with organ-related disorders or those who are pregnant or have an infant under one year old may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could lead to improved sleep quality and reduced obesity rates among African American adults.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in addressing sleep and obesity in similar populations, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

Phase 1:

* Not meeting Physical Activity Guidelines
* age range: 21 to 75 years
* body mass index: ≥25.0 kg/m2
* average self-reported habitual sleep duration of ≤6 hours
* self-identify as Black or African American

Phase 2:

* Not meeting Physical Activity Guidelines
* age range: 21 to 75 years
* body mass index: ≥25.0 kg/m2
* average self-reported habitual sleep duration of ≤6 hours
* self-identify as Black or African American

Exclusion Criteria:

Phase 1:

* Self-reported organ-related disorder (COPD, cardiac arrhythmia, gastro-esophageal disorder)
* pregnant or less than 4 months postpartum
* infant living in household less than 1 year old

Phase 2:

* Self-reported organ-related disorder (COPD, cardiac arrhythmia, gastro-esophageal disorder)
* pregnant or less than 4 months postpartum
* infant living in household less than 1 year old

Where this trial is running

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions ObesityInsufficient Sleep
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