This study is looking at how the timing of your meals, specifically in relation to your sleep, affects your body's energy balance. Researchers want to understand if eating at different times after waking up impacts your health. They will compare two groups: one eating soon after waking, and another eating several hours later. The study aims to see how these different meal times affect your energy use, body makeup (like fat and muscle), and what you eat over 2 to 4 weeks. You might be able to join if you are between 20 and 49 years old, have a BMI between 20 and 34.9 kg/m2, and typically sleep at least 7 hours a night. The study's current status is unclear, and it plans to enroll 42 participants.

Study design

This is an interventional study planning to enroll 42 participants. It is a crossover study, meaning participants will experience both meal timing conditions.

What's involved

You will participate in two phases where meal times are controlled, with constant sleep periods. Each phase includes measurements after 3 and 14 days, followed by a 4-week period where you follow the prescribed meal times at home.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Measurements for energy expenditure are taken over a 2-week period, and body composition and nutritional intakes are measured over a 4-week period.

AI-generated from the public study record. Only the study team can confirm whether you're eligible — confirm details with them before making decisions.