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N/A N=23 Randomized Double-blind Basic Science

Interaction of Melatonin and MTNR1B Genotype on Glucose Control - Study 1

Glucose · Circadian Rhythm · Melatonin · Genes

Enrolled (actual)
23
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Feb 2026
Primary outcome: Primary: Disposition Index — 1314.7; 984.5 index

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
melatonin (Dietary_supplement); placebo (Drug)
Age
Adult · 21+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Primary completion
Mar 2022

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Disposition Index
1314.7; 984.5
SECONDARY
First-phase Beta-cell Responsivity
118.3; 88.9
SECONDARY
Insulin Sensitivity
4.7; 3.7
SECONDARY
Glucose Tolerance
322.6; 329.4

Summary

This project aims to test the impact of melatonin and MTNR1B variation on regulation glucose regulation in a highly controlled in-laboratory setting and ex vivo in pancreatic islets.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Body Mass Index: 20 and 35 kg/m2
  • Age: 21-55 years of age
  • Caucasian
  • Non-smoking
  • With regular sleep-wake cycle
  • Passed medical and psychological screening tests

Exclusion Criteria

  • Acute, chronic or debilitating medical conditions
  • History of neurological or psychiatric disorder
  • History of sleep disorder or regular use of sleep-promoting medication
  • Current prescription, herbal, or over-the-counter medication use
  • Traveling across 2 or more time zones within past 3 months
  • Worked night or rotating shift work within past 1 year
  • Drug or alcohol dependency
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02642640). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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