Protocol for a randomized controlled trial investigating the effects of sleep extension on body weight and learning in children (More2Sleep) - Scorecard - 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 Scorecard: Study Design for a Randomized Controlled Trial Examining the Impact of Increased Sleep Duration on Weight Management and Cognitive Skills in Pediatric Populations (More2Sleep)

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key Mechanisms
Target PopulationSchool-aged children (6–12 years old) who are short-sleepers (≤9 h/night)
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • Randomized controlled trial with 142 participants
  • Sleep extension group to increase sleep by ∼45 min/night
  • Co-primary outcomes include change in BMI z-score and learning ability
  • Secondary outcomes include body fat percentage, dietary intake, and cognitive performance
  • Study aims to inform future sleep recommendations for children

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Implement sleep extension strategies guided by family advisors, including specific techniques for achieving earlier bedtimes.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Sleep extension may improve weight management and cognitive skills, with expected outcomes including reduced BMI and enhanced learning abilities.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Encourage earlier bedtimes to facilitate increased sleep duration
        • Monitor dietary intake and physical activity alongside sleep patterns
        • Utilize cognitive assessments to evaluate learning improvements, as indicated in the source.

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        Original Source(s)

        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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