A randomized-controlled-trial of passive heating or cooling to improve sleep and facilitate weight loss in overweight/obese individuals.

Not Applicable

Withdrawn

• Conditions: Obesity; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615000198527
• Lead Sponsor: Australian National University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-03-02
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Withdrawn
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 75

Inclusion Criteria

Criteria for Inclusion Study inclusion criteria are as follows: (i) participants are required to be overweight or obese; (ii) over 18 years and less than 66 years of age, and (iii) able to bathe themselves or have a regular carer who can arrange this for them.

Exclusion Criteria

Criteria for Exclusion: The study exclusion criteria are detailed as follows: including people who are: (i) under 18 years of age or older than 65-years; (ii) underweight or normal weight; or (iii) pregnant.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Weight loss. <br>This outcome will be assessed using digital weighing scale.[at 3 months after randomisation];Quality of sleep assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) [at 3 months after randomization ]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Physical activity levels assessed using physical activity diary and the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire v2.0 [at 3 months period after randomization ];Night eating assessed using the Night Eating Questionnaire (NEQ).<br>[At 3 months after Randomization ]; Binge-eating assessed using the Binge-Eating Scale (BES).<br><br>[at 3 months after randomization]