Early vs. Late Time Restricted Eating vs. Daily Caloric Restriction (NCT05870982)
Effects of Early vs. Late Time Restricted Eating vs. Daily Caloric Restriction on Weight Loss and Metabolic Outcomes in Adults With Obesity
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about time restricted eating as a weight loss intervention in adults with obesity. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. How does the timing of the eating window (early vs late time restricted eating) affect weight loss and changes in metabolic risk factors? 2. How does time restricted eating compare to standard of care (daily caloric restriction) for weight loss and changes in metabolic risk factors? Participants will be randomly assigned to either early time restricted eating, late time restricted eating, or daily caloric restriction. 1. They will be asked to follow the assigned dietary strategy for 1 year and will receive a group-based program for instruction and support. 2. They will be asked at several times during the year to have their weight and body composition measured, provide blood samples, track their food, and wear monitors for physical activity and sleep.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Colorado Anschutz Health and Wellness Center — Aurora, Colorado
Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Early TRE (BEHAVIORAL)
- Late TRE (BEHAVIORAL)
- DCR (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Colorado Anschutz Health and Wellness Center — Aurora, Colorado
💰 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 § 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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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.