Using time-restricted eating to help veterans with spinal cord injuries lose weight
Time Restricted Eating to Mitigate Obesity in Veterans with Spinal Cord Injury
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · SYRACUSE VA MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-10914687
This study is looking at how eating all your meals within a certain time each day can help veterans with spinal cord injuries manage their weight and improve their health, without having to count calories.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | SYRACUSE VA MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SYRACUSE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10914687 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of time-restricted eating (TRE) as a method to help veterans with spinal cord injuries manage obesity. The approach focuses on allowing participants to consume their daily calories within a specific time window, which may promote weight loss without the need for strict calorie counting. By targeting veterans with thoracic paraplegia, the study aims to gather important data on the feasibility and effectiveness of TRE in improving health outcomes and quality of life. The research addresses the unique challenges faced by individuals with spinal cord injuries, who often struggle with weight management due to decreased mobility and metabolic changes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans with spinal cord injuries, particularly those with thoracic paraplegia who are struggling with obesity.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have spinal cord injuries or those who are not veterans may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a practical and effective dietary strategy for veterans with spinal cord injuries to achieve weight loss and improve their overall health.
How similar studies have performed: There is a growing body of literature supporting the safety and efficacy of time-restricted eating, indicating that similar approaches have shown promise in other populations.
Where this research is happening
SYRACUSE, UNITED STATES
- SYRACUSE VA MEDICAL CENTER — SYRACUSE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HENDERSON, GEOFFREY V — SYRACUSE VA MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: HENDERSON, GEOFFREY V
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.
Conditions: Cardiometabolic Disease