NCT07329283 Nighttime Synchrony of Your Nutrition and Circadian Health
| NCT ID | NCT07329283 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Utah |
| Condition | Sleep |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 120 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-12-19 |
| Primary Completion | 2030-05-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 120 participants in total. It began in 2025-12-19 with a primary completion date of 2030-05-31.
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Brief Summary
Sleep is an important factor for overall health. This study will see how different light exposure patterns and food intake impact a person's metabolism (how the body breaks down food) when sleeping is reduced. Participants will attend 6 to 8 in-person visits to the study clinic, including three overnight stays. People will complete surveys and medical tests. The study will last about 4 to 6 months.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age: 18-35 years old; equal numbers of men and women 2. Body Mass Index (BMI): 18.5-24.9 kg/m2 3. Sleep Habits: habitual self-reported average total sleep time (TST) 7-9 hours per night for prior 6 months Exclusion Criteria: 1. Clinically diagnosed sleep disorder or apnea hypopnea index (AHI) ≥5 2. Evidence of significant organ system dysfunction or disease (e.g., heart disease, diabetes) 3. Fasting plasma glucose ≥100 mg/dL 4. Major psychiatric illness (e.g., major depressive disorder) 5. Cancer that has been in remission less than 5 years 6. History of shift-work in prior year 7. Weight change \>5% of body weight over prior six months 8. Currently following a weight-loss program 9. Menopause 10. Pregnant/nursing 11. Greater than 5-day variation in menstrual cycle length month-to-month 12. Currently smoking 13. Alcohol intake \>14 drinks/week or \>3 drinks/day. 14. Use of prescription medications (except oral contraceptives) within one month prior to or during in-lab visits. 15. Consumption of illegal drugs or \>500mg per day of caffeine.
Contact & Investigator
Christopher Depner, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Utah
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07329283 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 35 Years, studying Sleep. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07329283 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07329283 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at SleepStudyParticipant@utah.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07329283 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Salt Lake City, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07329283 clinical trial?
NCT07329283 is sponsored by University of Utah. The principal investigator is Christopher Depner, PhD at University of Utah. The trial plans to enroll 120 participants.