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Time-Restricted Eating for Cognitive Health in Obesity
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Led By Stephen Anton, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by University of Florida
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1st day of screening up to week 24
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Study Summary
This trial will study whether restricting meals to 16 hrs/day can improve cognitive function, physical health, sleep, mood & quality of life in overweight seniors at risk of cognitive decline.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for overweight older adults (age > 65) with a BMI over 25 and some self-reported cognitive difficulties. They should not have severe diseases like heart disease, diabetes, or neurologic conditions, nor be on certain medications that interfere with fasting.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if a time-restricted eating plan improves brain function and aging. Participants will either fast for about 16 hours daily or follow successful aging advice for six months to see which helps more.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include hunger, irritability, headaches during the adjustment period to fasting, changes in sleep patterns, mood swings, and possibly lightheadedness.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 1st day of screening up to week 24
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1st day of screening up to week 24
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Repeatable Battery of the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS)
Secondary outcome measures
6 Minute Walk Test
Anthropometric Measurements.
Geriatric Depression Scale
+8 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Time Restricted Eating interventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
In the time restricted eating condition, participants will be instructed to fast for a target of 16 hours per day for a 24 week period.
Group II: Successful Aging Comparison Group (LEARN)Active Control1 Intervention
In the LEARN group, participants will be educated on health related topics similar to that of the TRE intervention for 24 weeks.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Florida Department of Health, Ed and Ethel Moore Alzheimer's Disease Research ProgramUNKNOWN
University of FloridaLead Sponsor
1,341 Previous Clinical Trials
715,594 Total Patients Enrolled
Stephen Anton, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorUniversity of Florida
2 Previous Clinical Trials
32 Total Patients Enrolled
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the approximate number of participants in this clinical investigation?
"Affirmative. The clinical trial, which was launched on March 13th 2023, is currently in its recruitment phase as per the data found on clinicaltrials.gov; it last saw an update on September 6th of this year. There are a total 52 participants sought from one particular medical centre."
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Are enrollment opportunities available in this clinical experiment?
"Per the records available on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical research project is in search of suitable participants. The experiment was initially made public on March 13th 2023 and its most recent update was issued September 6th 2023."
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