Night Eaters' blood fats under the microscope
NCT ID NCT02502435
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares the 24-hour rhythm of blood fats in people with night eating syndrome versus healthy volunteers. Researchers aim to see if unusual eating habits disrupt these rhythms. Only 12 participants are enrolled, and the study is currently suspended.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help explain why night eating syndrome occurs and point toward future treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early exploratory study with only 12 participants. It is currently suspended, so results may never be completed or may not apply to everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (ITMAT), University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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