Obesity Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People with a body mass index (BMI) in either the 20–25 range (considered a healthy weight) or the 30–37 range (considered obese)
- People in the obese BMI range who also have a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.95 or higher (males) or 0.90 or higher (females), which is a measurement comparing waist and hip size
- People who are largely inactive and do not do regular exercise (sedentary lifestyle)
- Women who are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding
- People who are able to sign a written consent form and follow the study instructions
Who may not be able to join:
- People who have a history of taking medications that affect fat cells or fat metabolism
- People who currently smoke
- People who have insomnia (ongoing difficulty sleeping)
- People who have sleep apnea (a condition where breathing repeatedly stops during sleep)
- People who use sleep medications
- People who work night shifts or rotating shifts
- People who have extreme sleep/wake patterns — for example, very strong early-morning or very late-night preferences (confirm with trial site for exact definition)
- People with an allergy to lidocaine (a type of local anaesthetic)
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Phone: 507-255-1488
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
rhythmicity of circadian clock mRNA in adipose tissue
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 14 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.