Short on sleep? shrinking your eating window might save your heart
NCT ID NCT06070194
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether limiting food intake to 8 hours a day can lower blood pressure and improve blood sugar control in people who habitually sleep 6.5 hours or less per night. Researchers will compare the usual long eating period to a restricted 8-hour eating window over 4 weeks. The goal is to see if this simple change can reduce cardiovascular and metabolic risks in short sleepers.
What this could mean
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Active substance
time restricted eating (8-hour eating window)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple lifestyle change to lower heart and metabolic risks in people who don't get enough sleep.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 100 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and sticking to an 8-hour eating window can be hard to maintain long-term.
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Recruiting core Pennington
RECRUITINGBaton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, United States
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