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Nighttime Synchrony of Your Nutrition and Circadian Health
Sponsor: University of Utah
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.
Official title: Nighttime Synchrony of Your Nutrition and Circadian Health: The N-Sync Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2025-12-19
Completion Date
2031-05-31
Last Updated
2026-01-22
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Central Clock Misalignment
Light exposure will be dimmed during the first 4 hours of scheduled wakefulness, with bright light exposure during the nighttime hours of extended wakefulness.
Peripheral Misalignment
Most daily calories will be given later in the day to shift eating patterns toward the nighttime hours.
Locations (1)
College of Health Research Complex - University of Utah, Salt Lake City 84112
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States