Eating Chocolate at the Right Time Benefits the Circadiam Sytem and Metabolic Efficiency. (NCT03949803) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Eating Chocolate at the Right Time Benefits the Circadiam Sytem and Metabolic Efficiency.
19 participantsStarted 2016-11-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this investigation is to test the hypothesis that in humans, eating a relatively big amount of chocolate at the wrong time (bedtime) may disrupt our circadian system (change the circadian phase), while taking this same amount of chocolate in the morning (wake up condition) may synchronize it. Other related factors may be also affected such as total body weight and body fat, dietary habits (total energy intake and macronutrient distribution), the timing of food intake and of sleep, daily rhythms of TAP, microflora composition and postprandial glycemia.
Who can participate
Age range
45 Years – 65 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Healthy women
* Age: between 45 and 65 year of age
* Caucasian
* Menopause
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pre-menopause women
* Endocrine (Diabetes mellitus or others), renal, hepatic, cancer or psychiatric disorders
* Receiving any pharmacologic treatment other than oral contraceptives
* Bulimia diagnosis, prone to binge eating
* Pregnancy
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Resting Energy Expenditure (Indirect Calorimetry)
Timeframe: Baseline and after 2 weeks in each condition
2
Total Body Weight
Timeframe: Baseline and after 2 weeks in each condition