๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-20

Time-restricted Eating Versus Daily Continuous Calorie Restriction on Body Weight and Colorectal Cancer Risk Markers (NCT05114798)

Effects of Time-restricted Eating Versus Daily Continuous Calorie Restriction on Body Weight and Colorectal Cancer Risk Markers Among Adults With Obesity

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago

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

Approximately 42% of American adults are obese, and this condition is strongly related to the development of colorectal cancer. Innovative lifestyle strategies to treat obesity and reduce colorectal cancer risk are critically needed. This research will demonstrate that time-restricted eating, a type of intermittent fasting, is an effective therapy to help obese individuals reduce and control their body weight and prevent the development of colorectal cancer.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Illinois at Chicago โ€” Chicago, Illinois

Age range: 45 Years to 70 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Time restricted eating (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Calorie Restriction (BEHAVIORAL)

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

  • University of Illinois at Chicago โ€” Chicago, Illinois

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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