How food and light affect ovulation timing
Food and Light Cue Entrainment of the Ovulation Stimulating HPG Axis
['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] · OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11161940
This study is looking at how working different hours and eating at odd times can affect your reproductive health and fertility, especially by exploring how certain brain cells respond to light and food, which helps control when ovulation happens.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PORTLAND, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11161940 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how disruptions in circadian rhythms, particularly due to shift work and eating patterns, impact reproductive health and fertility. It focuses on the role of specific neurons in the brain that are influenced by light and food cues, which are crucial for regulating the timing of ovulation. By mapping the connections of these neurons and studying their responses to food intake, the research aims to uncover mechanisms that could explain fertility issues related to misaligned eating and sleeping schedules.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing fertility issues potentially linked to irregular eating and sleeping patterns.
Not a fit: Patients with fertility issues unrelated to circadian disruptions or those not experiencing any lifestyle-related factors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new strategies for improving fertility in individuals affected by circadian disruptions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that circadian rhythm disruptions can negatively impact reproductive health, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
PORTLAND, UNITED STATES
- OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY — PORTLAND, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: PAPICH, ZACHARY DOMINIC — OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: PAPICH, ZACHARY DOMINIC
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.