Nighttime feeding vs. daytime: which is better for sleep and sugar levels?
NCT ID NCT04743960
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 36 times
Summary
This study looked at 20 adults with short bowel syndrome who receive nutrition through a tube at home. Researchers compared giving this nutrition overnight versus during the day to see how it affects blood sugar levels and sleep quality. Participants wore glucose monitors and activity trackers during each one-week feeding schedule.
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Locations
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
timing of parenteral nutrition (nighttime vs. daytime)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward better feeding schedules for people on home nutrition, potentially improving glucose control and sleep quality.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is observational and does not test a new treatment.
Conditions
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