Could eating only during morning hours help new moms shed baby weight?
NCT ID NCT06491537
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether early time-restricted eating (eating only during a set morning window) helps postpartum women with overweight lose weight and improve heart health. Sixty women 6-16 weeks after a healthy pregnancy will either follow this eating schedule or eat normally for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure weight, body fat, appetite, and blood sugar to see if the approach is practical and effective.
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Active substance
early time-restricted eating (intermittent fasting)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug approach for new mothers to lose weight and reduce heart disease risk after pregnancy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study, so results may not apply to all women. The eating schedule may be hard to follow with a new baby, and weight loss may be modest.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
RECRUITINGBirmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States
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