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A randomized controlled trial of time-restricted eating in population with obesity

A randomized controlled trial of time-restricted eating in population with obesity

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500100698
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-04-14
Start date
2025-05-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

obesity

Interventions

Time restricted eating group:8-hour time-restricted eating
The control group:Continue to maintain free diet without additional intervention

Sponsors

Medical College, Wuhan University of Science and Technology
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 25 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1)Age between 18 - 25 years old; (2)Male; (3)Obesity (Body Mass Index (BMI) >= 28.0 kg/m^2); (4)Habitual eating window >= 10 hours; (5)Knowledge of the study content and signing of the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) Currently diagnosed with hypoglycemia by a hospital; (2) Suffering from severe cardiovascular, endocrine, digestive, urinary, respiratory, hematological, neurological, psychiatric, musculoskeletal, or immune system disorders; or diagnosed with cancer or infectious diseases; (3) Currently using weight-affecting medications (e.g., phentermine, topiramate, orlistat, naltrexone, bupropion, SGLT2 inhibitors, etc.); (4) Participation in a weight-loss or weight management program within the past 6 months; (5) Significant weight change ( >= 5 kg) within the past 3 months; (6) History of bariatric surgery; (7) Presence of metal implants or electronic devices contraindicated for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); (8) Plans to leave Wuhan within the next 6 months, rendering consistent intervention and follow-up unfeasible.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Questionnaire information;Physical examination;Biological sample collection;Laboratory testing;Clinical examination;Imageological examination;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLi Zhou

Medical College, Wuhan University of Science and Technology

zhouli2020@wust.edu.cn+86 134 1957 1218

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026