Food and Circadian Timing
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-40
SponsorOregon Health and Science University
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.
Healthy, lean men and women
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
Oregon Health and Science University
Lead sponsor
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Collaborator