Tests early time-restricted eating in older adults with high blood pressure
Tests limiting daily eating to earlier hours in adults aged 60 with hypertension.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Early Time-Restricted Eating in Older Adults With Hypertension
Key facts
- Where
- Birmingham, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, United StatesTaking 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
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Trial code
- NCT07135505
- Record updated
- 22 June 2026
- Original description
The purpose of this study is to find out how early time-restricted eating affects body rhythms and improves cardiometabolic health in older adults.Read full original descriptionShow less
The Effect of Early Time-Restricted Eating on Cardiometabolic Health and Circadian Rhythms in Hypertensive Older Adults With Habitual Prolonged Eating Window
The purpose of this study is to find out how early time-restricted eating affects body rhythms and improves cardiometabolic health in older adults.
Inclusion: Consent to participate in the study; Men and women ≥ 60 years old; Average office systolic BP ≥130 mmHg; Self-reported ≥12 hours eating period per day of at least 5 days/week; Stable health history over the past 2 months.
Exclusion: Rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson's disease or currently on dialysis; Taking medications that preclude fasting for 16 hours (e.g. must be taken with food at least 12 hours apart); Resting heart rate of >120 beats per minute, systolic blood pressure > 180 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure of > 100 mmHg; Have been diagnosed with diabetes; On insulin or diabetes medication; Unstable angina, heart attack or stroke in the past 3 months; Continuous use of supplemental oxygen to manage a chronic pulmonary condition or heart failure; Current diagnosis of a major psychiatric condition that would impair study participation; Severe gastrointestinal disease, major gastrointestinal surgery, or active gallstone disease; Active treatment for cancer in the past year; Fasting >12 hours per day; Actively trying to lose weight by participating in formal weight loss program or significantly restricting calorie intake; Have lost ≥ 10 pounds in last 3 months; Unable to wake up at a regular time between 6-8 am; Perform overnight shift work more than 1day/week on average; Pregnant or breastfeeding.