Using early eating patterns to help postpartum women lose weight and improve heart health
Use of early time-restricted eating to promote weight loss and improve cardiometabolic health in postpartum women
This study is looking for new moms who want to manage their weight and boost their heart health by trying a special eating plan where they eat during a 10-hour window earlier in the day, to see if it helps them feel better and lose weight after having a baby.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11045618 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on helping postpartum women manage their weight and improve their heart health through a dietary approach called early time-restricted eating (eTRE). Participants will limit their eating to a 10-hour window earlier in the day, which aligns with natural body rhythms. The study aims to assess how this eating pattern affects weight loss and metabolic health, particularly for women who are overweight or obese after childbirth. By exploring the feasibility and acceptability of this method, the research seeks to provide a simple and effective dietary intervention for new mothers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are postpartum women who are overweight or obese and looking for effective weight management strategies.
Not a fit: Patients who are not postpartum or those with normal weight may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide postpartum women with an effective strategy for weight management and improved cardiometabolic health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using time-restricted eating for weight loss, suggesting that this approach may be beneficial for postpartum women as well.
Where this research is happening
Birmingham, United States
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Worthington, Camille Schneider — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Worthington, Camille Schneider
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.