๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-27

Effect of Time-restricted Eating on Catecholamine-sensitivity of Adipose Tissue in Obese Adults (NCT04916730)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of California, San Diego

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

In a randomized controlled trial, the investigators intend to measure the health impact of time-restricted eating (TRE) in obese patients (body mass index (BMI) โ‰ฅ 30 kg/m2), who habitually eat for more than 14 hours every day. Patients will be randomly assigned to a control group of behavioral nutritional counseling (standard of care) or the intervention group of behavioral nutrition counseling with the addition of adopting a 10-hour eating window for 12 weeks (TRE).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute โ€” La Jolla, California

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Standard of Care (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Time Restricted Eating (BEHAVIORAL)

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute โ€” La Jolla, California

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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