Time-restricted feeding for obese adolescents
Official title: The Effect of Time-Restricted Feeding on Body Composition and Some Metabolic Parameters in Obese Adolescents
Run by TC Erciyes University · NCT06616454 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if a specific eating schedule can help obese teenagers lose weight and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 12 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | TC Erciyes University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kayseri) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 14, 2024 |
| Main results expected | May 15, 2025 |
| Study ends | August 15, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | February 25, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06616454 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are obese adolescents aged 12-18 with a metabolic disorder and stable body weight.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with endocrine disorders, chronic diseases, or those who are unable to adhere to the time-restricted feeding protocol may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of time-restricted feeding on body composition and metabolic parameters in obese adolescents aged 12-18. The intervention involves a structured eating schedule that aligns with circadian rhythms, aiming to promote weight loss and improve metabolic health. Participants will be monitored for changes in body weight and metabolic markers over the course of the intervention. The study seeks to provide a simple and effective dietary modification that can enhance adherence to weight management strategies in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to significant improvements in weight management and metabolic health for obese adolescents.
How similar studies have gone: While time-restricted feeding has shown positive effects in adults, there is limited data on its effectiveness in adolescents, making this approach relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescents aged 12-18 with puberty stage:5 * Obese adolescents with a metabolic disorder (such as fatty liver, insulin resistance, prediabetes, dyslipidemia) (BMI≥95th percentile for age) * Those who have a stable body weight for 3 months before the start of the study (current weight gain or loss \<4 kg) * Those who own and can use a Smartphone with Apple iOS or Android operating system * Those who speak, read and understand Turkish Exclusion Criteria: * Those with any endocrine disorder, metabolic, chronic or major psychiatric disease other than obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, prediabetes, fatty liver * Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) * Those with physical or mental disabilities * Those with allergies, intolerances or eating disorders * Those who smoke and drink alcohol * Use of drugs that may affect study results, circadian rhythms or metabolism (such as antidiabetics, steroids, beta blockers, adrenergic stimulating agents, laxatives, etc.)
Where it's running
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Mustafa Eraslan and Fevzi Mercan Children's Hospital
Kayseri, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sümeyra Başar
- Email: sumeyra_akalin@hotmail.com
- Phone: + 90 538 638 0089
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.