28 Day
Meal Timing and Sleep Quality Intervention
| STUDY TITLE | Meal Timing and Sleep Quality Intervention |
|---|---|
| Submitted under umbrella | |
| Date submitted |
- |
| End date |
There is no pre-specified end date and sub-studies remain open long-term. |
| Language |
English |
| Efforia AI IRB approval recommendation | |
| Recruitment page preview | |
| Author edit | |
| Informed consent | |
| Study author |
Gary Wolf |
| Principal investigator |
Matthew Amsden |
| Sub-Investigator for Adverse Events |
Dr. Viral Patel |
| Description |
This intervention focuses on exploring the relationship between meal timing and sleep. We'll log the time of the last meal or snack, and observe any changes in sleep disturbances and morning wake-up times over the course of four weeks. The goal is to identify patterns, if any. |
| Participant engagement length |
28 Days |
| Sponsor |
This study is made possible by your payment to cover all supplies and expenses required to participate. |
| Cost to participant |
$0 |
| Included products & services | |
| Outcome measures | |
| Methodology |
Single Arm longitudinal where participants act as their own control |
| Basic or advanced dissemination plan |
Basic |
| Deviation from recruitment approach |
No |
| Deviation from statistical approach |
No |
| Will study include “more about you questions” |
No |
| Clinicaltrials.Gov |
Yes |
| Committment to list findings on clinicaltrials.Gov |
Yes |
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Rational & Study Design
Why I created this study:
Recent research has highlighted the role of meal timing in regulating sleep patterns, yet it's a topic buzzing on social media with mixed opinions and anecdotes. While some claim late-night meals disrupt sleep, others swear by evening snacks. This study aims to explore the scientific basis of these claims through a structured protocol. By leveraging wearable technology like Fitbit, Oura, and Apple Watch, we can objectively track sleep disturbances and morning wake-up times. Addressing this gap could lead to enhanced sleep quality and reduced anxiety, benefiting overall well-being.
My Objective for You:
The objective is for you to discover how adjusting your meal timing might improve your sleep quality and reduce sleep disturbances. By tracking your last meal timing and subsequent sleep patterns with your wearable device, you'll gain personalized insights that could transform your nightly rest and daily mood.
Aims & Objectives:
This study aims to understand the influence of meal timing on sleep quality and anxiety levels. We seek to identify patterns in meal timing that correlate with improved sleep health and reduced anxiety symptoms.
Significance & Impact:
This challenge could significantly impact how we approach sleep hygiene by linking meal timing with sleep quality. Anticipated outcomes include improved restfulness and reduced anxiety, though individual variations may limit generalizability. By merging science and technology, we aim to provide actionable insights that resonate with your daily life and online wellness journey.