Investigating the link between biological rhythms and metabolism
Official title: Association Between Serum Metabolism Markers and Biological Rhythm
Run by Shandong Provincial Hospital · NCT03669809 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see how our body’s natural rhythms affect metabolism and whether this connection can help us understand metabolic disorders better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Shandong Provincial Hospital Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Jinan, Shandong) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 1, 2011 |
| Main results expected | May 1, 2050 |
| Study ends | May 1, 2050 |
| Registry record updated | May 11, 2022 |
| Trial ID | NCT03669809 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are healthy males and females aged 18 to 30 years old.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with hormonal disorders, significant health issues, or those on specific medications may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to explore how biological rhythms, particularly circadian rhythms, influence metabolism in humans. It focuses on the role of clock genes and their feedback loops in regulating metabolic processes in various organs, including the liver and intestine. By examining the relationship between these rhythms and metabolic disorders, the study seeks to enhance our understanding of physiological homeostasis. Participants will be monitored for their metabolic responses in relation to their biological rhythms.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management strategies for metabolic disorders by aligning treatment with biological rhythms.
How similar studies have gone: While the study explores a well-known concept, the specific association between biological rhythms and metabolism in humans is still being actively researched, indicating a mix of established knowledge and novel inquiry.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female; * Aged of 18 to 30 years old; Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of pituitary/hypothalamic disorders, polycystic ovarian syndrome, thyroid disorders, hypertension, malignant tumor, cardiac insufficiency,hepatic or renal insufficiency, gastrointestinal disorders and acute infection; * Receiving psychotropic or hormonal medications including hormonal contraception and hormone therapies; * Taking lipid-lowering agents or hypoglycemic agents and other drugs that known to influence cardiovascular health; * Pregnancy or lactation women; * Obviously poor compliance.
Where it's running
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Shandong Provincial Hospital
Jinan, Shandong, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ling Gao
- Email: gaoling1@medmail.com.cn
- Phone: +86 53168776910
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.