Could meal timing in hospitals fix sleep and metabolism?

NCT ID NCT07554716

First seen May 09, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at whether giving tube feeding at certain times of day can improve sleep, metabolism, and quality of life for hospitalized patients and their caregivers. Researchers will measure hormones, gene activity, and sleep patterns in 60 adults who need tube feeding for at least 15 days. The goal is to understand if aligning feeding with the body's natural clock reduces health problems.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, FIMABIS

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    Málaga, Málaga, 29009, Spain

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