The impact of (a disrupted) circadian rhythm on food preferences and chemosensory perception.

• Conditions: slaapstoornisssen; Chemosensory Perception; Disrupted Circadian Rhythm; 10003018

• Registration Number: NL-OMON44221
• Lead Sponsor: Wageningen Universiteit

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 15 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Working the night shift for at least 3 months.
At least 35 years old.
Body Mass Index of at least 25 kg/m2,
Willingness to follow the study restrictions/prerequisites (not wearing perfumes and 45-120 minutes of fasting prior to each test session)

Exclusion Criteria

Being pregnant in the past 6 months
Having self-reported impairments in smelling or tasting
Smoking
Have been diagnosed with narcolepsy or chronic insomnia
Having insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Being in use of drugs that could cause or resolve sleep problems and not willing or able to stop during the 4-day study period.
Current participation in other medical research.
Reported unexplained weight loss or weight gain of > 5 kg.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational non invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The main outcome parameters will be (changes in) food preferences and<br /><br>chemosensory function.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Other study parameters will be sleep quality and duration, body temperature,<br /><br>physical activity, and hunger and satiety</p><br>