Improving Sleep Health in Adults With Overweight or Obesity

A Behavioral Intervention to Improve the Sleep Health of Adults With Obesity: A Feasibility and Acceptability Study

This study will examine the feasibility and acceptability of the Transdiagnostic Intervention for Sleep and Circadian Dysfunction (TranS-C) in adults with poor sleep and excess weight. Additionally, the study will explore if TranS-C improves sleep health and cardiovascular outcomes.

Aim 1 (Primary): Examine the feasibility and acceptability of TranS-C among adults with poor sleep health and excess weight.

Aim 2 (Exploratory): Explore the effect of TranS-C on the sleep health of adults with poor sleep and excess weight.

Aim 3 (Exploratory): Explore the effect of TranS-C on the cardiometabolic health of adults with poor sleep and excess weight.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Currently own and regularly use a smart phone
• Body mass index >27 and ≤ 43
• Poor sleep health on one or more of the sleep health dimensions

Exclusion Criteria:

• Presence of an unstable condition requiring physician-supervised diet and exercise
• Physical limitations precluding ability to engage in moderate-intensity physical activity
• Pregnant or intention to become pregnant during study
• Current treatment for a serious mental illness
• Being a current shift worker
• Reported alcohol intake > 4 drinks/day for males and > 3 drinks/day for females
• Current participation in a formal weight loss program, loss of ≥ 5% weight in past 6 months, or current use of weight loss medication
• History of bariatric surgery
• Planned extended vacations, absences, or relocation during study
• Another member of household is a participant in the study
• Score > 32 on the Eating Habits Checklist, an eating disorder scale