Late meals, Off-Beat sleep: could timing be key to weight control?
NCT ID NCT03663530
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how eating and sleeping at mismatched times (like shift workers do) affects weight regulation. Researchers will track 42 adults with overweight or obesity, measuring energy use, body composition, and brain responses to food. The goal is to understand whether aligning meal and sleep times helps control weight, independent of how long you sleep.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could provide clear guidance on how timing meals and sleep can help manage weight, especially for shift workers or people with jet lag.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study (42 participants) that measures effects over a short period. Results may not apply to everyone, and it does not test a treatment or intervention.
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10032, United States
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