Overweight/obesity Association between sleep duration/quality and outcomes of a weight loss program in overweight and obese participants. Keywords: overweight, obesity, sleep duration, sleep quality, weight loss obesity
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention name: weight loss
For each participant, we will measure the weight, height, waist circumference and body composition. Based on the results, an individualized diet plan will be formulated.
it will be provided along with all the educational material needed to adhere to the diet.
2. Individualized physical activity recommendations aiming to reach at least 180 min/week of moderate to vigo
Caloric restriction of 500-1000 Calories per day in order to lose 1-2 lb/week + physical activity recommendations (target: 180 min/week) and healthy nutrition tips
Sponsors
Mira Alfikany
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 100 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Lebanese students 2. Students should be enrolled for the full academic year (Fall and Spring 2023-2024) and not in their last semester. 3. Participants should be overweight or obese (BMI= 25 kg/m2). 4. Participants should be healthy, not suffering from any metabolic or other chronic diseases.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Students suffering from insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or any other medical condition that may affect negatively the weight loss like endocrine problems (hypothyroidism…). 2. Students having any medical contraindication to weight loss. 3. Students taking any medication known to affect body weight. 4. Students who are already engaged in another weight loss program or who were recently losing weight. 5. Pregnant/planning to become pregnant in the next 6 months or breastfeeding mothers.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Name: Total weight loss;Timepoints: after 6 months of starting the intervention;Measure: we will look for any significant difference in the total amount of weight lost at the end of the 6 months between short sleepers and regular sleepers;Name: Difference in weight loss between short sleepers and regular sleepers ;Timepoints: after 6 months of starting the intervention;Measure: we will look for any significant difference in the success rate of the weight loss program between short sleepers and regular sleepers.;Name: fat mass loss;Timepoints: every month for 6 months after starting the intervention;Measure: Bioelectrical impedance machine (BOCA X1): we will check for any significant difference between short sleepers and long sleepers concerning their percentage of fat mass loss at the end of the 6 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Name: Body composition (abdominal fat/waist circumference, lean body mass loss);Timepoints: every month for 6 months after starting the intervention;Measure: Bioelectrical impedance machine (BOCA X1);Name: Percentage of participants who achieved 5% and 10% weight loss;Timepoints: after 6 months of starting the intervention;Measure: calculation;Name: Adherence/compliance to the key intervention components;Timepoints: - every month for 6 months after the start of the intervention;Measure: 3-days food records, international Physical Activity Questionnaire | — |
Countries
Lebanon
Contacts
Public ContactMira Alfikany
Lebanese International University and Maastricht University
Outcome results
None listed