Can your body clock predict how fast you age? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT02674230
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is tracking 2,000 adults over time to understand how obesity and disruptions to the body's internal clock (circadian rhythm) influence aging and heart health. Participants will provide health data, questionnaires, and biological samples during annual check-ups. The goal is to uncover links between weight, sleep patterns, and long-term health outcomes.
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 reveal how obesity and disrupted body clocks speed up aging, pointing to new ways to prevent heart disease and other age-related problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational registry, not a treatment trial. It will not test any therapy, and results may take years to produce actionable insights.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
RECRUITINGTaoyuan, 333, Taiwan
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