Time-Restricted Eating for Postpartum Weight Loss
(Time4Mom Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study is being done to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a time-restricted eating intervention among postpartum women with overweight/obesity.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial requires that you do not use any medication expected to significantly impact body weight.
Is time-restricted eating safe for humans?
Time-restricted eating (TRE) has been studied in overweight and obese adults and appears to be safe, with some studies showing improvements in metabolic health, such as reduced blood pressure and better glucose control. However, larger studies are needed to fully understand its safety and effects on overall health.12345
How does early time-restricted eating (eTRE) differ from other treatments for postpartum weight loss?
Early time-restricted eating (eTRE) is unique because it involves eating within a specific early time window, such as from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., which may improve metabolic health and aid weight loss by reducing blood pressure, glucose, and insulin levels. Unlike other weight loss methods that often require calorie counting, eTRE focuses on timing, making it a potentially simpler and more sustainable option.13567
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Early Time-Restricted Eating (eTRE) for postpartum weight loss?
Research shows that early time-restricted eating (eTRE), where eating is limited to early hours of the day, can lead to weight loss and improve metabolic health, such as reducing blood pressure and insulin levels, in overweight and obese individuals. This suggests that eTRE might also be effective for postpartum weight loss.12389
Who Is on the Research Team?
Camille S Worthington, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for postpartum women who are dealing with overweight or obesity. It's designed to see if eating during a specific time frame each day can help with weight loss after having a baby.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants are randomized to either a 9-hour eating/15-hour fasting time-restricted eating intervention or a control group for 12 weeks
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in clinical outcomes and patient-reported outcomes
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Early Time-Restricted Eating (eTRE)
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Lead Sponsor
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Collaborator