Night Owl Sleep and Microbiome Study

This research study aims to understand how sleep patterns affect gut bacteria (microbiota) and to explore potential opportunities to improve health outcomes for people with inadequate sleep. The study will compare the microbiomes of people who typically get sufficient sleep (7-8 hours per night) with those of people who get less sleep (5-6 hours per night).

If you qualify to participate in the trial, you will receive up to $575 total for participation in the trial. You will also be given an Oura ring to use throughout the study and keep at the end of the trial. If you qualify, a study team member will reach out to you to schedule your first of four visits on-site.

This research study is an open-label clinical trial. A type of clinical trial in which both the participant and the researcher knows which intervention participants are receiving.

Sponsored by

Patrocinado por

Gesponsert von

Gesponsert von

Opdrachtgever:

IFF

Participants

Participantes

Teilnehmenden

Deelnemers:

175

People

Personen

Participate by

Participar mediante

Abschlussdatum

Uiterlijke Inschrijving:

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Who is the study for? 

  • Men between 20 and 50 years old
  • Pre-menopausal women between 20 and 45 years old
  • Generally healthy
  • Maintain a steady schedule, lifestyle and routine
  • Have generally uninterrupted sleep

What is expected of me? 

Here’s a step by step guide on what to expect:

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Virtual Pre-screening: 

You will complete a pre-screening survey online to determine if you may be a good fit for the study. This survey should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. If you are successfully pre-screened and you agree to be in the study, you will first sign an Informed Consent Form. 

The study team will collect the following information via an online questionnaire:

  • your demographics (sex assigned at birth, birth date, race/ethnicity, height, weight, and smoking status)
  • your medical history
  • all medications you are currently taking or have taken within the past 12 months
  • your sleep and lifestyle habits

If you are eligible, you will automatically enter into a 14-day screening period.

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Virtual Screening Period: 

You will be asked to complete an online sleep diary for 14 days to qualify for participation in the trial. If you complete the sleep diary for 14 days, you will be compensated $40 for your time, whether you qualify to move forward or not.

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If you meet the eligibility criteria, a study staff member will reach out to you towards the end of the screening period to schedule your first on-site visit.

Based on your responses, you will be assigned to one of the following groups:

  • Insufficient sleeper
  • Sufficient sleeper

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On-site visit: (possible y locations)

At the first on-site visit , you will be given another Informed Consent Form to be signed after the site staff review with you and guide you through the study procedures. This trial lasts about 28 days, plus a few extra days if needed.

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Please note that, if you qualify, participation in this study will include the following procedures:

  • On-site Blood collection (3 times)
  • At-home fecal sample collection (8 times)
  • Adjustment to one’s normal sleep schedule for a period of 14 days
  • Monitoring your sleep with the Oura ring and an electronic diary
  • A series of health-related questionnaires, including nutrition, psychomotor vigilance, gastrointestinal symptoms, and sleep

‍

There is no investigational drug or device being tested in this trial. The intervention being tested in this trial is a change in your normal sleep habits.

During your approximately 47 days of active participation, you will be asked to complete online questionnaires, as well as daily eDiaries.

What is the benefit for me?

  • If you complete all the study activities you will receive up to $575 and an Oura ring for your time
  • Your participation will help improve research on how sleep patterns affect gut bacteria (microbiota)

What are the risks?

Complete questionnaire to get started.

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Night Owl Sleep and Microbiome Study

This research study aims to understand how sleep patterns affect gut bacteria (microbiota) and to explore potential opportunities to improve health outcomes for people with inadequate sleep. The study will compare the microbiomes of people who typically get sufficient sleep (7-8 hours per night) with those of people who get less sleep (5-6 hours per night).

If you qualify to participate in the trial, you will receive up to $575 total for participation in the trial. You will also be given an Oura ring to use throughout the study and keep at the end of the trial. If you qualify, a study team member will reach out to you to schedule your first of four visits on-site.

This research study is an open-label clinical trial. A type of clinical trial in which both the participant and the researcher knows which intervention participants are receiving.

Click here to take part
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Teilnehmen
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Study for

Estudio dirigido a

Zielgrupper der Studie

Onderzoek voor:

Sponsored by

Patrocinado por

Gesponsert von

Opdrachtgever:

IFF

Participants

Participantes

Teilnehmenden

Deelnemers:

175

People

Personen

Participate by

Participar mediante

Abschlussdatum

Duur van onderzoek:

Who is the study for? 

¿A quién va dirigido el estudio?

Für wen ist die Studie geeignet?

Voor wie is het onderzoek bedoeld?

  • Men between 20 and 50 years old
  • Pre-menopausal women between 20 and 45 years old
  • Generally healthy
  • Maintain a steady schedule, lifestyle and routine
  • Have generally uninterrupted sleep

What is expected of me? 

¿Qué se espera de mí?

Was wird von mir erwartet?

Wat wordt van mij verwacht?

Here’s a step by step guide on what to expect:

‍

Virtual Pre-screening: 

You will complete a pre-screening survey online to determine if you may be a good fit for the study. This survey should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. If you are successfully pre-screened and you agree to be in the study, you will first sign an Informed Consent Form. 

The study team will collect the following information via an online questionnaire:

  • your demographics (sex assigned at birth, birth date, race/ethnicity, height, weight, and smoking status)
  • your medical history
  • all medications you are currently taking or have taken within the past 12 months
  • your sleep and lifestyle habits

If you are eligible, you will automatically enter into a 14-day screening period.

‍

Virtual Screening Period: 

You will be asked to complete an online sleep diary for 14 days to qualify for participation in the trial. If you complete the sleep diary for 14 days, you will be compensated $40 for your time, whether you qualify to move forward or not.

‍

If you meet the eligibility criteria, a study staff member will reach out to you towards the end of the screening period to schedule your first on-site visit.

Based on your responses, you will be assigned to one of the following groups:

  • Insufficient sleeper
  • Sufficient sleeper

‍

On-site visit: (possible y locations)

At the first on-site visit , you will be given another Informed Consent Form to be signed after the site staff review with you and guide you through the study procedures. This trial lasts about 28 days, plus a few extra days if needed.

‍

Please note that, if you qualify, participation in this study will include the following procedures:

  • On-site Blood collection (3 times)
  • At-home fecal sample collection (8 times)
  • Adjustment to one’s normal sleep schedule for a period of 14 days
  • Monitoring your sleep with the Oura ring and an electronic diary
  • A series of health-related questionnaires, including nutrition, psychomotor vigilance, gastrointestinal symptoms, and sleep

‍

There is no investigational drug or device being tested in this trial. The intervention being tested in this trial is a change in your normal sleep habits.

During your approximately 47 days of active participation, you will be asked to complete online questionnaires, as well as daily eDiaries.

Contact our study team

What is the benefit for me?

¿En qué me beneficia?

Welchen Nutzen habe ich davon?

Wat is het voordeel voor mij?

  • If you complete all the study activities you will receive up to $575 and an Oura ring for your time
  • Your participation will help improve research on how sleep patterns affect gut bacteria (microbiota)

Complete this questionnaire to take part.

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