Meal Timing, Genetics and Weight Loss
Recruiting · NCT02829619 · Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment) · Lead sponsor: Universidad de Murcia
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →What this trial is about
Meal times differ from culture to culture. These differences may influence energy regulation and, consequently, body weight. Current studies support the notion that not only "what" but also "when" the investigators eat may have a significant role in obesity treatment. Recently, it has been shown that eating the main meal of the day, lunch in Spain, late in the day is predictive of difficulty in weight loss and decreased insulin sensitivity. This project aims to study in a Mediterranean population the potential influence of genetics and food timing on obesity, metabolic syndrome and weight loss.
Who can take part
Age range
18 Years and older
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
Yes - healthy volunteers may be accepted
Phase
Not specified
Study type
Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Body Mass Index: \>25 kg/m2
- Age: \>18 years of age
- Caucasian
Exclusion criteria
- Receiving treatment with thermogenic, lipogenic, or contraceptive drugs
- Diabetes mellitus, chronic renal failure, hepatic diseases, or cancer diagnosis
- bulimia diagnosis, prone to binge eating
- undergoing treatment with anxiolytic or antidepressant drugs
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- University of Murcia - Murcia, Murcia, Spain