Protocol for a randomized controlled trial investigating the effects of sleep extension on body weight and learning in children (More2Sleep) - Report - MDSpire

Protocol for a randomized controlled trial investigating the effects of sleep extension on body weight and learning in children (More2Sleep)

  • By

  • Cecilie H. Rasmussen

  • Nadia D. Neesgaard

  • Malene Skriver-Bayer

  • Caroline S. Muushardt

  • Eva Leedo-Townend

  • Jonas R. Bjørndal

  • Maria I. Rosenkrans

  • Andreas Wulff-Abramsson

  • Louise Mejer

  • Kathrine Skak Madsen

  • Line K. Johnsen

  • Hartwig R. Siebner

  • Nanette M. Debes

  • Chantelle N. Hart

  • Guy Plasqui

  • Anders Grøntved

  • Glen Nielsen

  • Poul J. Jennum

  • Jesper Lundbye-Jensen

  • Faidon Magkos

  • May 11, 2026

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Clinical Report: Study Design for a Randomized Controlled Trial Examining the Impact of Increased Sleep Duration on Weight Management and Cognitive Skills in Pediatric Populations (More2Sleep)

Overview

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Background

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Data Highlights

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Key Findings

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Clinical Implications

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Conclusion

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Protocol for a randomized controlled trial investigating the effects of sleep extension on body weight and learning in children (More2Sleep)

  • by Cecilie H. Rasmussen, Nadia D. Neesgaard, Malene Skriver-Bayer, Caroline S. Muushardt, Eva Leedo-Townend, Jonas R. Bjørndal, Maria I. Rosenkrans, Andreas Wulff-Abramsson, Louise Mejer, Kathrine Skak Madsen, Line K. Johnsen, Hartwig R. Siebner, Nanette M. Debes, Chantelle N. Hart, Guy Plasqui, Anders Grøntved, Glen Nielsen, Poul J. Jennum, Jesper Lundbye-Jensen, Faidon Magkos

  • May 11, 2026

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