Does a 24-h fasting period change gene expression and methylation in comparison with a frequent meal pattern?

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Effect of fasting and a regular meal pattern on gene expression; Not Applicable

• Registration Number: ISRCTN13161183
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Valencia

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-12-13
• Last Update Posted: 5 August 2022
• Study Completion: 2023-12-17

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

1. Volunteers recruited from the general population
2. Between 25 and 50 years old
2. BMI between 23 and 33 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria

1. Diseased
2. Diabetics
3. Immunodeficiency or HIV-positive status
4. Liver cirrhosis or chronic renal failure
5. Serious psychiatric disorders: schizophrenia, bipolar disease, eating disorders, depression, etc
6. Any severe co-morbid condition
7. Alcohol abuse or addiction
8. History of major organ transplantation
9. Concurrent therapy with immunosuppressive drugs or cytotoxic agents
10. Current treatment with systemic corticosteroids
11. Current use of weight loss medication
12. Patients with an acute infection or inflammation
13. Any other condition that may interfere with the completion of the study protocol

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified