When you eat may matter more than what you eat, study suggests

NCT ID NCT03647306

First seen Nov 17, 2025 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study looks at how the timing of meals changes the way your body makes and uses energy, called metabolism. Researchers will study 200 overweight or obese adults aged 30 to 75 to see if eating at different times affects insulin sensitivity and heart health. The goal is to understand if meal timing can help prevent or manage type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

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