Fat cell clocks ticked before and after weight loss surgery

NCT ID NCT04242524

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at how daily rhythms—like sleep and meal timing—affect fat cell genes and insulin response in 28 women with obesity scheduled for bariatric surgery. Researchers used timed lights and meals to align or disrupt the body's internal clock, then measured changes in fat cell function. The goal was to understand how these rhythms influence metabolism before and after surgery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome Insulin Resistance metabolic syndrome X Obesity obesity disorder

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States