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Time-Restricted Eating (10-Hour Window) for Weight-Loss Maintenance in Adults With Recent Intentional Weight Loss: A Multicenter, 12-Month Randomized Controlled Trial

An implementable study on comprehensive dietary intervention for Individuals with Obesity

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500111762
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-11-05
Start date
2025-11-06
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

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

Conditions

Overweight or obesity

Interventions

Control group:Scheduled Weight Maintenance Nutrition Education
Experimental group:Same standardized sessions and monthly counseling as the control group, with the additional implementation of a 10-hour daily Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) regimen.

Sponsors

Harbin Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. BMI >= 28.0 kg/m^2, or BMI between 24.0–27.9 kg/m^2 with at least one weight-related comorbidity; 2. Age: 18–65 years; 3. Weight Loss Plan: Willing to undergo a structured weight-loss program.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Infectious Diseases: History of HIV/AIDS, active hepatitis B/C, or active tuberculosis; 2. Malignancy: History of any malignancy; 3. Organ Dysfunction:Severe hepatic impairment.Chronic kidney disease; 4. Cardiovascular/Cerebrovascular Events: History of angina, myocardial infarction, or stroke within the past 6 months; 5. Gastrointestinal Conditions:Severe gastrointestinal diseases (e.g., inflammatory bowel disease).Gastrointestinal surgery within the past 12 months; 6. Endocrine Disorders:Cushing’s syndrome, hypothyroidism, acromegaly, or hypothalamic obesity; 7. Medications: Use of drugs affecting weight/energy balance (e.g., antipsychotics, weight-loss medications) within the past 6 months; 8. Pregnancy/Lactation: Currently pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding; 9. Compliance Issues: Inability to complete the study (due to health, immigration, or other reasons); 10. Informed Consent: Unwilling or unable to provide informed consent; 11. Weight Stability: >5% change in body weight within the past 6 months; 12. Individuals unable to use or operate a smartphone.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Weight change;Proportion of participants maintaining >=5% weight loss;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Change in body composition;Change in waist circumference;Change in hip circumference;Change in blood pressure (systolic pressure and diastolic pressure);Change in heart rate;Changes in glycemic parameters;Changes in liver function parameters;Changes in renal function indicators;Changes in lipid metabolism parameters;Changes in thyroid function markers;Changes in inflammation-related indicators;Changes in blood transcriptomics;Changes in metabolomics in serum and feces;Changes in anxiety or depression symptoms;Changes in sleep quality;The DISC Personality Assessment;Changes in quality of life;Changes in appetite status;Mean 24-hour glucose concentration (mmol/L);Nocturnal mean glucose and glucose variability;Postprandial glucose AUC and peak levels;Adherence to 10-hour time-restricted eating assessed by continuous glucose monitoring (CGM);Change in handgrip strength;Change in daily energy and macronutrient intake;Changes in inflammation-related markers;Changes in thyroid function markers;Changes in DNA methylation patterns;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactYing Li

Harbin Medical University

liying_helen@163.com+86 150 4581 2300

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026