Effects of Vitamin B12 on the Body's Internal Clock
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Purpose
Circadian rhythms are 24-hour cycles that influence natural functions in the body such as heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature. Circadian rhythms provide the body with an internal clock and affect sleep patterns. The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of vitamin B12 supplements on circadian rhythms and sleep-wake regulation.
| Condition | Intervention |
|---|---|
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Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm |
Drug: Vitamin B12 |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Endpoint Classification: Bio-equivalence Study Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator) Primary Purpose: Treatment |
| Official Title: | Effect of Vitamin B12 on the Human Circadian Pacemaker |
- Change in circadian period [ Time Frame: first 2 weeks vs. final 2 weeks of period assessments ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
| Enrollment: | 10 |
| Study Start Date: | April 2005 |
| Study Completion Date: | January 2008 |
| Primary Completion Date: | December 2007 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Individuals with circadian rhythm sleep disorder suffer from recurrent patterns of disrupted sleep that can significantly affect their daily functioning. Evidence suggests that vitamin B12 supplements may have a beneficial effect on sleep patterns. However, research on the effects of vitamin B12 supplements on sleep is limited. This study will determine the effects of vitamin B12 supplements on circadian rhythms and sleep-wake regulation.
This study will last 47 days. Participants will undergo a 3-week medical and psychological screening prior to study entry. Eligible participants will be admitted to the General Clinical Research Center where they will live in a private study room for the duration of the study. The room will be a time-free environment with no windows, clocks, television, or radio. Participants will not be able to make or receive telephone calls, and their bedtimes, wake times, and mealtimes will be determined by study researchers. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive three capsules of either vitamin B12 or placebo daily. Blood and saliva collection will occur daily to determine core body temperature and hormone levels. Performance tests to determine participants' cognitive abilities will be administered at regular intervals throughout each day. Participants' sleep will be recorded every night with polysomnography, which will monitor brain and muscle activity and breathing patterns during sleep.
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of delayed sleep phase syndrome OR self-described as a "night owl"
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of medical illness
- History of psychiatric illness in participant or his or her family members
- Current medication or vitamin use
- Follow a vegan diet
- Significant visual problem
- Recent travel across time zones
- History of rotating shiftwork
Contacts and Locations| United States, Massachusetts | |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School | |
| Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115 | |
| Principal Investigator: | Jeanne F. Duffy, PhD | Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School |
More Information
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| Responsible Party: | Jeanne F. Duffy, Brigham and Women's Hospital |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00120484 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: | R21 AT002571, R21AT002571 |
| Study First Received: | July 13, 2005 |
| Last Updated: | January 12, 2010 |
| Health Authority: | United States: Federal Government United States: Food and Drug Administration |
Keywords provided by Brigham and Women's Hospital:
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Circadian Rhythm Biological Clock Complementary and Alternative Medicine |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders Parasomnias Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Signs and Symptoms Mental Disorders Chronobiology Disorders Dyssomnias Occupational Diseases Vitamin B 12 |
Hydroxocobalamin Vitamin B Complex Vitamins Micronutrients Growth Substances Physiological Effects of Drugs Pharmacologic Actions Hematinics Hematologic Agents Therapeutic Uses |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 23, 2013