Effects of Evening Snacks and Pre-Breakfast Meals on Sleep and Heart Health in Healthy Men

Effect Of Post Dinner Snack and Pre-Breakfast Consumption on Sleep Quality, Heart Rate Variability, Temperature, Interleukin-6, And Cortisol Levels in Healthy Males.

Not applicable Interventional Riphah International University · NCT06480305

This study tests how eating snacks in the evening and meals before breakfast affects sleep and heart health in healthy men.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment80 (estimated)
Ages30 Years to 50 Years
SexMale
SponsorRiphah International University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Islamabad, Punjab Province)
Trial IDNCT06480305 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates how evening snacks and pre-breakfast meals influence sleep quality, heart rate variability (HRV), and stress markers in healthy males. It focuses on the body's circadian rhythms and their impact on physiological processes, including hormone levels and heart health. Participants will consume specific snacks and meals at designated times, and various health markers will be monitored to assess the effects. The research aims to fill a gap in understanding the relationship between dietary choices and sleep-related health outcomes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy males without any comorbidities or diagnosed sleep disorders.

Not a fit: Patients with comorbidities, obesity, or diagnosed insomnia may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into dietary interventions that improve sleep quality and cardiovascular health.

How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research on this specific approach, studies have shown that dietary choices can significantly impact sleep and heart health.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Healthy
* No comorbidities like CVS, neurological, respiratory, liver and kidney diseases
* No skin allergy

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals with any comorbidities (Heart, liver , kidney, respiratory diseases)
* Individuals on any Medication
* Individuals with diagnosed insomnia
* Obese individual with BMI greater then 30
* Smokers
* Diagnosed patients with stress and anxiety
* Individuals with fever

Where this trial is running

Islamabad, Punjab Province

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Circadian RhythmsleepHeart Rate VariabilitystresscortisolInterleukin-6post dinner snackprebreakfast
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