The effect of circadian timing program for evening-chronotype individuals with obesity on obesity management and sleep quality: A randomized controlled trial

Apr 23, 2024Sleep medicine

Timing daily activities by body clock for evening-type people with obesity and its effects on weight control and sleep quality

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Participants in the SİZAP group exhibited a statistically significant decrease in anthropometric measurements and daytime sleepiness (p < 0.05).

SİZAP is associated with improved obesity management among evening-chronotype individuals.
Significant enhancements in sleep quality scores were observed in the intervention group compared to the control group (p < 0.05).
The bodily functions sub-dimension scores of the quality of life scale significantly improved in the SİZAP group (p < 0.05).
No dietary interventions were implemented in either the SİZAP or control groups during the study.

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OBJECTIVES: The study aimed to investigate the effect of the circadian timing program (SİZAP) developed for evening-chronotype individuals with obesity on obesity management and sleep quality.

METHODS: This single-site, randomized controlled trial with an experimental research design was registered in ClinicalTrials.gov. It was reported in accordance with the "Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials" (CONSORT) randomized controlled trial guidelines. The study sample consisted of 38 evening-chronotype individuals with first-degree obesity, with 19 individuals in each study group. The intervention group's sleep hygiene training was conducted and their lifestyle changes were ensured through SİZAP. The control group followed their normal daily lifestyle. No intervention was made in terms of the dietary practices of both groups. Study data were collected using the personal information form, the anthropometric measurement form, the Horne and Ostberg Morning and Evening Questionnaire (MEQ), the Impact of weight on quality of life-lite (IWQOL-lite), the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), the sleep diary, and the data tracked via the website and smart bracelets.

RESULTS: It was determined that the participants in the SİZAP group had a statistically significant decrease in the anthropometric measurements and daytime sleepiness (p < 0.05). The sleep quality scores and the scores of the bodily functions sub-dimension of the quality of life scale were significantly better in the intervention group than in the control group (p < 0.05).

CONCLUSION: It was found that SİZAP is effective in obesity management in evening-chronotype individuals and increases weight loss success and sleep quality.

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