Studies

Sleep and Pain Study

This study examines the associations between sleep and chronic low back pain

PWAS - Postpartum Weight, Adiposity, and Sleep 

This study examines  sleep and body composition changes during the first postpartum year in White and Black women who have given birth to an infant. 


The A-Team - Aerobic Treadmill Exercise And Metabolism 

The overall objective of this study is to determine the effect of an aerobic exercise intervention on glucose concentrations utilizing the continuous glucose monitoring technology in sedentary, overweight or obese individuals.

Weight Outlooks by Restriction of Diet and Sleep

The WORDS study determines the effects of addition of moderate sleep restriction on body composition in individuals undergoing caloric restriction.


WeWalk - Women's Energy Expenditure in Walking Programs

The WeWalk study determines changes in energy expenditure and

other health-related variables among women participating in different amounts

of exercise.

This project examines the effect of sleep duration on glucose metabolism by observing concentrations of glucose, insulin and other factors after shortened sleep during the week and after recovery with sufficient sleep during the weekend using oral glucose tolerance tests in young adults.