Compares two eating-time plans with calorie reduction for weight loss
Tests timed eating plus calorie reduction in women with overweight or obesity.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Chronic Effect of Fasting
Key facts
- Where
- Belo Horizonte, BrazilSee the 2 sites
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 18 and 59 years old?
Source: NCT03574103, who can take part
Where in Brazil
- Hospital da ClínicasBelo Horizonte, BrazilTaking people
- Hospital das ClínicasBelo Horizonte, BrazilTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Federal University of Minas Gerais
- Trial code
- NCT03574103
- Record updated
- 18 March 2025
- Original description
The aim of the study is to determine if time-restricted feeding (TRF) is an effective dietary strategy to weight loss after 8 weeks intervention. TRF will be compared with an intervention without restriction in time for feeding. Both strategies will be with caloric restriction.Read full original descriptionShow less
Comparison of Weight Loss Induced by Daily Time-Restricted Feeding Versus Daily Caloric Restriction in Women With Overweight and Obesity
The aim of the study is to determine if time-restricted feeding (TRF) is an effective dietary strategy to weight loss after 8 weeks intervention. TRF will be compared with an intervention without restriction in time for feeding. Both strategies will be with caloric restriction.
Inclusion: Females; Aged between 18 and 59 years old; Body mass index equal or greater 25 kg/m²; Agree to sign the informed consent.
Exclusion: Medications known to affect total energy expenditure; Use of steroids, immunosuppressants or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, weight-loss medications, oral hypoglycemic agents or insulin and any medications that influence metabolic and/or inflammatory parameters; Previous surgery for weight loss; Any chronic health conditions (e.g. chronic renal failure, autoimmune, heart, and liver disease); Thyroid diseases or medications for its treatment; Pregnancy or breast-feeding; Smoking; Alcohol use (>2 doses/day).