Impact of time restricted eating on young women's health
Time Restricted Eating, Eating Behaviors, and Cardiometabolic Risk in Emerging Adult Women
This study tests if limiting eating to a 10-hour window each day for four weeks can improve health, eating habits, and body composition in women aged 20-29.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 36 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 29 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Delaware Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Newark, Delaware) |
| Trial ID | NCT06145009 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how time restricted eating affects eating behaviors, diet quality, and body composition in women aged 20-29. Participants will limit their food intake to a 10-hour window each day for four weeks, following a week of their usual eating patterns beforehand. After the intervention, they will return to their normal eating habits for an additional four weeks. The study aims to provide insights into the potential benefits of time restricted eating on health outcomes in this demographic.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women aged 20-29 with a BMI of 20 kg/m2 or higher who typically eat over a 12-hour window.
Not a fit: Patients with chronic medical conditions, current or past eating disorders, or those who are pregnant or nursing may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help improve dietary habits and reduce cardiometabolic risk in young women.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies on time restricted eating have shown promising results, suggesting potential benefits for metabolic health.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Able to speak and read English * Own a smartphone * BMI ≥ 20 kg/m2 * Usual eating window ≥ 12 hours with the last eating occasion after 8pm on the majority of days * Have at least a moderate baseline level of dietary restraint Exclusion Criteria: * Shift workers * Being pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant in the next 6 months * Having a past or current eating disorder diagnosis * Having a chronic medical condition (including diabetes, heart, kidney, or thyroid disease) or a condition that requires therapeutic diet or specified meal timing
Where this trial is running
Newark, Delaware
- University of Delaware — Newark, Delaware, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Carly Pacanowski, PhD — University of Delaware
- Study coordinator: Diane Vizthum, MS
- Email: dvizthum@udel.edu
- Phone: 302-831-1109
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.