Using time-restricted eating to improve heart and metabolic health
TREAT (Time Restricted EATing) to improve cardiometabolic health
This study is looking at how eating within a 10-hour window each day can help adults who usually eat for more than 14 hours lose weight and improve their heart health, using a handy smartphone app to keep track of their meals and activities over a year.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10899681 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of time-restricted eating (TRE) on weight loss and cardiovascular health in adults who typically eat for more than 14 hours a day. Participants will use a smartphone application to help them adhere to a 10-hour eating window. The study will involve monitoring food intake, sleep, physical activity, and glucose levels over a 12-month period to assess the impact of TRE compared to habitual eating patterns. The goal is to find an effective and sustainable lifestyle intervention for managing weight and reducing health risks.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are mid-life adults with overweight or obesity who typically eat for more than 14 hours a day.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have issues with weight management or those who already practice time-restricted eating may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a simple and effective method for adults to lose weight and improve their heart health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous small-scale pilot studies have shown promising results for time-restricted eating, indicating potential for success in this larger, more rigorous study.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Laferrere, Blandine B — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Laferrere, Blandine B
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.