Body clock study reveals hidden heart risks in obesity
NCT ID NCT03388788
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how the body's internal clock (circadian rhythm) affects heart disease risk, especially in people with obesity. Researchers measured blood pressure and other heart markers in 17 lean and overweight adults over 5 days. The goal is to understand if obesity creates unique heart risks at different times of day. Because of low enrollment, results are limited but will help design future studies.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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17 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2018
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Community sample
- Ages
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25 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 25-65 * Lean and overweight (BMI 18.5-40kg/m2) * Habitually sedentary Exclusion Criteria: * History of smoking/tobacco use * Insomnia * Moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. * Prior shift work within 6 months prior to the study. * Prescription medications * Drugs of abuse * Acute, chronic, or debilitating medical condition (including diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome)
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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