Investigating the impact of food timing on diabetes risk
Can Food Timing Reduce Your Diabetes Risk?
This study is testing how the timing of meals affects metabolic health in healthy people to see if it can influence diabetes risk.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 48 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Brigham and Women's Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Boston, Massachusetts) |
| Trial ID | NCT05862818 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to explore how the timing of food intake affects metabolic health in healthy individuals. Participants will undergo two inpatient stays where they will consume test meals while their glucose and fat tolerance, as well as energy expenditure, are monitored. The study will compare the effects of different food timing protocols, simulating both day and night shifts, without altering total caloric or nutrient intake. Frequent blood draws will be conducted to assess metabolic responses.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy individuals with a BMI between 18.5 and 29.9 kg/m2.
Not a fit: Patients with acute or chronic medical conditions, psychiatric disorders, or those who smoke or are pregnant may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into dietary strategies that may reduce the risk of diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, previous research has indicated that dietary timing can influence metabolic health outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy with no acute or chronic medical and psychiatric disorders * BMI: 18.5-29.9 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * Smokers, current tobacco or e-cigarette use * Drug or alcohol dependency * Pregnant
Where this trial is running
Boston, Massachusetts
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Frank Scheer, PhD — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Ioannis Lempesis, MD, PhD, PhD
- Email: timedstudy@bwh.harvard.edu
- Phone: 6177326256
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.