Follows people with obesity and body clock changes as they age
Tracks how obesity, body clock rhythms and aging relate, in adults over 20.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: OCEAN Registry: Obesity and Clock for Elegant Aging Registry
Key facts
- Where
- Taoyuan, TaiwanSee the site
Where in Taiwan
- Chang Gung Memorial HospitalTaoyuan, TaiwanTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
- Trial code
- NCT02674230
- Record updated
- 23 June 2026
- Original description
This study aims to study the relationships between obesity, circadian rhythm, and aging. The investigators set up a prospective cohort registry for morbid obesity, obesity, and normal subjects with annual follow-up. The cohort aims to investigate the pathophysiological, molecular, genetic, and cellular aspects of the relationships between obesity, circadian deregulation, and impacts on aging. Clinical data, questionnaires, biological material, and molecular signatures will be collected and investigated.Read full original descriptionShow less
OCEAN Registry: Obesity and Clock for Elegant Aging Registry 肥胖控制及生理時鐘之研究計畫
This study aims to study the relationships between obesity, circadian rhythm, and aging. The investigators set up a prospective cohort registry for morbid obesity, obesity, and normal subjects with annual follow-up. The cohort aims to investigate the pathophysiological, molecular, genetic, and cellular aspects of the relationships between obesity, circadian deregulation, and impacts on aging. Clinical data, questionnaires, biological material, and molecular signatures will be collected and investigated.
Inclusion: Age ≥ 20 years old; Body mass index ≥ 24 kg/m2; For normal subjects, Body mass index < 24 kg/m2.
Exclusion: Use of steroid medications; Severe systemic diseases or organ failure with estimated life expectancy of 6 months or less; No inform consent.