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Behavioral Intervention

Eating Frequency for Weight Loss (HEP Trial)

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Waitlist Available
Led By Hollie A Raynor, PhD, RD
Research Sponsored by The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
healthy overweight and obese men and women
age between 18 and 65 years
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 0 and 8 weeks
Awards & highlights

HEP Trial Summary

This trial will investigate whether eating more frequently leads to greater weight loss.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for healthy adults aged 18 to 65 who are overweight or obese, with a BMI between 27 and 45. It's not suitable for those outside this age range or BMI criteria.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is examining how often people eat during a lifestyle intervention aimed at weight loss. The goal is to understand the link between meal frequency and the effectiveness of losing weight.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial focuses on eating patterns rather than medication, there may be no direct side effects like those seen with drugs. However, changes in diet can sometimes lead to digestive discomfort, hunger pangs, or mood changes.

HEP Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am overweight or obese but otherwise healthy.
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I am between 18 and 65 years old.

HEP Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~0 and 8 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 0 and 8 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Diet
Secondary outcome measures
Anthropometrics
Binge Eating
Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA)
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HEP Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Three MealExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants in this condition will be instructed to limit their number of eating frequency to three meals per day.
Group II: GrazingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants in the increased eating frequency condition will be instructed to eat > 100 kcals every 2-3 hours.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleLead Sponsor
83 Previous Clinical Trials
18,527 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Weight Loss
443 Patients Enrolled for Weight Loss
Hollie A Raynor, PhD, RDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Tennessee
1 Previous Clinical Trials
50 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Eating Frequency (Behavioral Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT01682317 — N/A
Weight Loss Research Study Groups: Three Meal, Grazing
Weight Loss Clinical Trial 2023: Eating Frequency Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT01682317 — N/A
Eating Frequency (Behavioral Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT01682317 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any opportunities for enrollment in this clinical experiment at present?

"Sadly, the clinical trial referenced on clinicaltrials.gov is not currently recruiting participants; it was initially posted in August 2012 and had its last update in March 2022. Nevertheless, there are over one thousand other medical studies that have open enrollments at this time."

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Does the recruitment criteria of this clinical trial include adults over 25 years old?

"According to the conditions stated in this clinical trial, only individuals aged 18 - 65 may participate. However, there are 209 trials available to those below 18 and 689 for elderly over 65."

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To whom is enrollment open for this research study?

"To qualify for this clinical trial, applicants must be between 18 and 65 years old while exhibiting symptoms of obesity. At the moment, approximately 30 individuals are being enrolled."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Alabama
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Healthy Eating and Activity Laboratory, University of Tennessee
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
~2 spots leftby Mar 2025