Using time-restricted eating to improve health for shift workers
Time-restricted feeding to mitigate metabolic impairments during circadian misalignment
['FUNDING_R01'] · COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10877704
This study is looking at whether eating within a 7-hour window during the day can help people who work night shifts and have trouble with their metabolism, like those at risk for Type 2 diabetes, feel better and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (FORT COLLINS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10877704 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how time-restricted feeding can help mitigate metabolic issues in individuals who work non-standard hours, such as night shifts. It focuses on the relationship between circadian misalignment and the increased risk of Type 2 diabetes. Participants will follow a specific eating schedule limited to a 7-hour window during the day to see if this can counteract the negative health effects associated with their irregular work hours. The study aims to provide practical dietary strategies for those affected by disrupted circadian rhythms.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults who work evening, night, or rotating shifts and are at risk for metabolic diseases.
Not a fit: Patients who do not work non-standard hours or those without metabolic impairments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could help reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes and other metabolic disorders in shift workers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results with time-restricted feeding in improving metabolic health, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
FORT COLLINS, UNITED STATES
- COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY — FORT COLLINS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BROUSSARD, JOSIANE — COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: BROUSSARD, JOSIANE
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: Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus