The Circadian Rhythm of Copeptin

University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland18 enrolled

Overview

The circadian rhythm of copeptin will be examined in healthy subjects.

In 18 healthy volunteers the circadian rhythm of copeptin will be examined by withdrawing blood samples for copeptin levels every 30 minutes for 24 hours.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Circadian Rhythm Copeptin Blood Levels

Interventions

observationOTHER

blood sampling during 24 hours

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 50 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * healthy subjects Exclusion Criteria: * acute illness * chronic illness * pregnancy * Anemia defined as Hb \< 30g/l

Locations (1)

University Hospital Basel

Basel, Canton of Basel-City, Switzerland

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

measurement of copeptin values in mmol/l within 24 hours to assess the amount of release in a day curve.

The primary outcome measure is to compare the copeptin concentration in the early afternoon and the early morning by blood sampling at different time points. Evaluation of the question if there is a circadian rhythm in the copeptin release.

Time frame: 24 hours

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