Medical Nutritional Therapy (MNT) is critical for patients with impaired oral intake and is typically administered via parenteral nutrition (PN). Current infusion practices-nocturnal home parenteral nutrition (NHPN)-may induce circadian misalignment (chronodisruption). This misalignment can negatively impact metabolic function, sleep quality, and overall quality of life for both patients and caregivers. Synchronising MNT administration with circadian rhythms may improve metabolic balance, sleep, and patient well-being. Hypothesis: The timing of the administration of Medical Nutritional Therapy via nocturnal home parenteral nutrition (NHPN) in outpatients may induce chronodisruption in biological rhythms (clock genes). This disruption can affect the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, contributing to morbidity and altering chronotype, quality of life, and sleep patterns.
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Changes in Circadian Gene Expression
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Changes in Hormonal Rhythmicity - melatonin
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Changes in Hormonal Rhythmicity - cortisol
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