Fatty meal test reveals how your body clock changes with age
NCT ID NCT04225442
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how age, sex, and eating a fatty meal affect the body's internal daily rhythms, known as the chronobiome. Researchers will compare blood samples from 48 healthy adults, half aged 18-30 and half aged 55-75, to see differences in proteins. The goal is to better understand how these factors influence our biological clocks.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Fatty meal
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help us understand how aging and diet affect daily biological rhythms, potentially guiding future health recommendations.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 48 participants, so findings may not apply broadly. It does not test any treatment.
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Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (ITMAT), University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States