Interaction of Sleep, Diurnal Eating Pattern, Gut Microbiota, and Obesity

Launched by TURKU UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Apr 14, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how sleep quality, eating habits throughout the day, and gut bacteria all relate to obesity. Researchers aim to understand these connections better and develop a new, easy-to-use online tool that can help people make healthier lifestyle changes. The study will look at different groups of participants to see how their sleep, eating patterns, and gut bacteria change after using this tool.

To participate, you need to be an adult aged 18 to 65 with a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 30, or a BMI over 30. If you have sleep apnea and use a CPAP machine, you can also join the study. However, if you've taken antibiotics in the last three months or have inflammatory bowel diseases, you won't be eligible. If you join, you can expect to share your experiences regarding sleep and eating while trying out the new online tool, and the researchers will monitor any changes in your health and habits.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Community dwelling 18 - 65 year old adults
• • BMI 18.5 - 30 kg/m2 (n = 40, M:F = 1:1)
• • BMI \> 30 kg/m2 (n = 40, M:F = 1:1)
• • OSAS patients with BMI \> 30 kg/m2 using nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment on an average \> 4 h/d (n = 40, M:F = 1:1).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Antimicrobial treatment within 3 months prior the baseline visit
• • Inflammatory bowel diseases