This study aims to understand how our body's internal clocks (circadian rhythms) work in fat tissue, especially in people with obesity. Researchers want to see if these rhythms are affected by whether you eat continuously or at regular meal times. You could join if you are between 18 and 55 years old and have a healthy weight (BMI 20-25 kg/m2) or obesity (BMI 30-37 kg/m2) with a specific waist-to-hip ratio. You should not be pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications that affect fat metabolism. The study will look at the rhythmicity of specific genes (mRNA) in your fat tissue after 24 hours to see how the different feeding patterns affect them. The current recruitment status is unclear.

Study design

This interventional study plans to enroll 40 participants. It will compare two feeding methods: continuous feeding or intermittent feeding (3 meals a day).

What's involved

You will undergo screening tests including vital signs, body measurements, a DEXA scan (body composition), and blood tests. You will also wear an Actiwatch for 3 days before and during the inpatient study to track your sleep.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The primary endpoint, rhythmicity of circadian clock mRNA in adipose tissue, is measured at 24 hours.

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