Walnuts for Sleep Quality

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Overseen ByLindsey B. Hess, MPH
Age: < 18
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Penn State University
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this study is to examine whether an evening snack of 1 oz of walnuts consumed in place of usual evening snacks for 4 weeks has a beneficial effect on diet quality and sleep quality in adolescents age 13-17 years.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Emily E Hohman, PhD

Principal Investigator

Penn State University

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adolescents aged 13-17 years who are generally healthy and interested in improving their diet or sleep. People with health conditions, allergies to nuts, or other reasons that could affect participation may not be eligible.

Inclusion Criteria

Adolescent enrolled in school (secondary education) with defined start and end times (traditional in-person or consistent home/virtual school schedule)
Parent/guardian of a participating adolescent
I usually eat snacks in the evening after dinner.
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Exclusion Criteria

I have a diagnosed sleep disorder.
Adolescent has developmental disorder (e.g., autism, intellectual disability, developmental delay)
I am not willing to eat walnuts every day.
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What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Trial Overview

The study compares eating a small portion of walnuts as an evening snack versus sticking to usual snacks over four weeks to see if it improves diet and sleep quality in teens.

How Is the Trial Designed?

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Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Walnut then ControlExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Group II: Control then WalnutExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Penn State University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
380
Recruited
131,000+