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Time Restricted Eating for Weight Management
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Led By Krista Varady, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Illinois at Chicago
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Age between 18 to 70 years old
BMI between 30 and 50 kg/m2
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up measured at month 0, 6 and 12
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Study Summary
This trial will test if time-restricted eating can help people with obesity and prediabetes manage their weight and improve their insulin sensitivity.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-70 with obesity (BMI of 30-50) who are sedentary or lightly active. It's not suitable for those unstable in weight, on certain medications, unable to maintain a food/activity log, with eating disorders, irregular menstrual cycles, smokers, diabetics, night shift workers, or pregnant individuals.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if eating within an 8-hour window (12pm-8pm) leads to better weight management compared to daily calorie restriction or no intervention over a year. Participants will first focus on losing weight for six months and then maintaining it for another six.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include hunger during fasting periods, possible changes in energy levels and mood swings due to altered meal timing and reduced calorie intake.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I am between 18 and 70 years old.
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My BMI is between 30 and 50.
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I am between 18 and 65 years old.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ measured at month 0, 6 and 12
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~measured at month 0, 6 and 12
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in body weight
Secondary outcome measures
Adverse events
Change in Blood pressure
Change in Fasting glucose
+26 moreTrial Design
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Calorie restrictionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
25% energy restriction every day
Group II: 8-hour Time restricted eatingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Ad libitum food intake from 12-8 pm every day Fasting from 8-12 pm every day (16-h fast)
Group III: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Usual diet, Ad libitum intake, eating within >10 hours per day
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of Illinois at ChicagoLead Sponsor
607 Previous Clinical Trials
1,559,266 Total Patients Enrolled
33 Trials studying Obesity
9,733 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
Krista Varady, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Illinois Chicago
5 Previous Clinical Trials
571 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Obesity
540 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am mostly inactive or lightly active.Your weight has changed by more than 4 kilograms in the past 3 months.You haven't been doing much physical activity in the past 3 months, like walking or light exercise, for less than an hour per week.I am not on medications that affect weight or blood sugar.I am between 18 and 70 years old.My BMI is between 30 and 50.My menstrual cycle is irregular or I am perimenopausal.You have a history of anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder.You eat within a period of less than 10 hours before the study starts.People who work at night.People who smoke.I have diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2).I am between 18 and 65 years old.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Control
- Group 2: 8-hour Time restricted eating
- Group 3: Calorie restriction
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What does this research seek to accomplish?
"This trial will measure a range of outcomes at 0, 6 and 12 months. The primary outcome is the alteration in body weight compared to baseline readings while secondary objectives include changes in fasting insulin (assessed by Medstar Laboratories), bone mineral density (measured via DXA) and HbA1c levels (tested by Medstar)."
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Does the criteria for this experiment include persons below 70 years of age?
"Patients must meet the age criteria of 18 to 65 years old in order to be included in this clinical trial. However, there are 206 other trials for minors and 721 studies available for seniors."
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Are individuals currently being enrolled for this scientific experiment?
"According to the clinicaltrials.gov information, this medical study is not currently recruiting patients. The trial first posted on January 1st 2021 and was most recently updated November 19th 2022. Despite this lack of recruitment for this particular trial, there are over one thousand other studies looking for candidates presently."
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Are there any eligibility requirements for individuals to take part in this experiment?
"Eligibility for this trial necessitates that potential participants have obesity and are between the ages of 18 to 65. 90 people are needed in total."
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Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
Wisconsin
Illinois
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
University of Illinois Chicago
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
3+
What questions have other patients asked about this trial?
How long will it last ?
PatientReceived no prior treatments
Why did patients apply to this trial?
I trying to save my life. I have tried other weigh loss techniques and medications I want to see if this one works.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
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