๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-03

Early Time-Restricted Eating for Cardiovascular Health (NCT07634926)

Aligning Clocks: Time-Restricted Eating to Improve Cardiovascular Health in Hypertensive Older Adults Who Skip Breakfast

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham

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

This study will examine whether eating earlier in the day within a consistent 8-hour eating window can improve heart and blood vessel health in older adults with high blood pressure who often skip breakfast. Participants will be randomly assigned to either follow an early time-restricted eating schedule or continue their usual eating habits for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure blood pressure, blood vessel function, and biological markers related to the body's internal clock and oxidative stress to better understand how meal timing affects cardiovascular health.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Alabama at Birmingham โ€” Birmingham, Alabama

Age range: 60 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Early Time-Restricted Eating (eTRE) (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham โ€” Birmingham, Alabama

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (205) 996-5876

Email: yilin@uabmc.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

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. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  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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