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Meal timing may ease diet stress for weight cyclers

NCT ID NCT07582952

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ankara Medipol University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether changing how often women eat (meal frequency) can improve their confidence and reduce stress while dieting. It involved 72 women aged 25-55 who had a history of losing and regaining weight (weight cycling) and were overweight or obese. The goal was to see if a specific meal schedule helps them stick to a diet more easily and feel less stressed.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

72 people

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Started

Aug 2025

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

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Ages

25 to 55 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female participants aged 25-55 years * Body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 35 kg/m² * having a history of weight fluctuations * Willingness to participate and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of cardiovascular disease * Chronic kidney disease * Hypertension * Diagnosis of Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Use of any medication or dietary supplement for weight loss or fat reduction * Engagement in intense physical activity * No having a history of weight fluctuations * Menopausal status * Failure to attend scheduled follow-up visits * Non-adherence to the intervention protocol for three consecutive days

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Conditions

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Obesity obesity disorder Overweight Weight Cycling

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Dietary self-efficiacy Meal frequency Obesity & overweight Perceived stress Weight cycling

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara Medipol University

    Ankara, Altındağ, Turkey (Türkiye)

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