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Official title Time-restricted Eating (TRE) and Protein in Older Adults
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07314658
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The aim this study is to investigate the effects of time-restricted eating (TRE) on body composition, muscle function and markers of metabolic health of adults over 60 years old. This study will compare different variations of TRE - with and without an additional protein.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 60 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Gender: male and female
- Age range: 60 years or older
- Fasting for 12 or less hours on a daily basis
- BMI range: 23-30 kg/m2
- Weight stability: no more than 3kg weight gain or loss in the past 3 months
You likely can't join if
- Any of the following present (in line with exclusion criteria used in previous TRE research in older adults):
- known renal impairment
- heart attack or stroke in the past three months
- continuous use of supplemental oxygen to manage a chronic pulmonary condition or heart failure
- rheumatoid arthritis
- Parkinson's disease
See the full eligibility criteria
- Gender: male and female
- Age range: 60 years or older
- Fasting for 12 or less hours on a daily basis
- BMI range: 23-30 kg/m2
- Weight stability: no more than 3kg weight gain or loss in the past 3 months
- Regular eating pattern, i.e. 3 meals a day
- Able to prepare the protein supplement
- Any of the following present (in line with exclusion criteria used in previous TRE research in older adults):
- known renal impairment
- heart attack or stroke in the past three months
- continuous use of supplemental oxygen to manage a chronic pulmonary condition or heart failure
- rheumatoid arthritis
- Parkinson's disease
- active treatment for cancer in the past year
- insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
- taking medications that preclude fasting for 16 h
- actively trying or planning to lose weight
- history of an eating disorder
- outside of stated age or BMI range
- fasting for longer than 12 hours on a daily basis
- unable to prepare the protein supplement
- extreme morning/evening chronotype
- sleep disorders
- regular meal skipping
- history of difficulty having a blood sample taken
- Recent exposure to high-dose radiation
- Vigorous exercise on more than 3 occasions a week
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Guildford, United Kingdom
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 60 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Guildford, United Kingdom. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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