Food and Circadian Timing

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-40
SponsorOregon Health and Science University

About this trial

The goals of this study are to uncover the influence of diet on the human circadian timing system. The protocol is a 46-day (28 outpatient days, 18 inpatient days over two 9 day visits) randomized cross-over study designed to elucidate the speed of entrainment in response to a high-fat diet.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Healthy, lean men and women

Disqualifiers

Major dietary restrictions (such as entirely dairy-free and/or meat-free diets)

A body mass index (BMI) of 18.5< [BMI] < 24.9 kg/m² and a waist circumference <94/80cm

Currently psychiatrically/psychologically unsuitable for participation

Drug/alcohol use, including smoking

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • High-Fat Diet
  • Low-Fat Diet

Treatment groups

14 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Oregon Health and Science University

Lead sponsor

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Collaborator