We are the Medical Chronobiology Program team at the Brigham and Women's Hospital. We are looking for healthy volunteers to participate in a new research study.

Recent research shows that irregular meal and sleep patterns can affect your blood sugar, fat levels, and overall metabolism. Working at night is becoming more common and can increase the risk of diabetes, weight gain, and heart problems. This happens not just because of lifestyle or stress, but also because your body's internal clock gets out of sync with your daily routine and eating times. This study aims to see if sticking to a regular meal schedule can improve blood sugar control, fat levels, and how much energy your body uses after eating. We hope to help with the development of better meal schedules that lower the risk of diabetes, obesity, and heart disease, especially for night workers and those with irregular sleep patterns like jet-lag.

For inquiries, please contact us by phone (Monday through Friday 9AM to 5PM) or email (timedstudy@bwh.harvard.edu) and one of our study team members will get back to you. 

Study Information:

·      - Health screening is conducted at no cost

·      - 3 screening visits

·      - Up to four 3 day in-laboratory stays at BWH

·      - Frequent blood sampling

·      - Be paid up to $5,000.00 for your participation

Eligibility Criteria:

·      - Must be 18-45 years old and healthy (off most medications)

·      - Body Mass Index 18.5 - 29.9

·      - Healthy with no acute or chronic medical and/or psychiatric disorders

·      - Non-smokers, no current tobacco or e-cigarette use

·      - No alcohol or drug dependency

·      - No history of shift work in the past 3 years

·      - Not pregnant or breastfeeding

Thank you for your interest in our research study.

We will record your answers in writing, but only collect detailed contact information if you qualify for the study and want to schedule your screening visits.

The risk of allowing us to record your name with your answers is a loss of confidentiality. We will take reasonable steps to protect the confidentiality of your information.
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