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Could eating all your meals before 3 PM and exercising strengthen bones and prevent falls in older age?

NCT ID NCT07695961

Disease control Sponsor: University of Manouba Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study investigates whether combining early time-restricted eating (eating all daily food within an 8-hour window, e.g., 7 AM to 3 PM) with a structured exercise program can improve bone density, walking, balance, and reduce fall risk in healthy adults aged 60 and older. About 44 participants will follow the diet-exercise plan or continue their usual lifestyle for 6 months. The goal is to see if this lifestyle approach can help maintain musculoskeletal health and independence in older age.

What this could mean

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Active substance
early time-restricted eating (16:8 schedule) plus multicomponent exercise
What this could lead to
If successful, this combination could offer a simple, non-drug way to strengthen bones, improve balance, and reduce fall risk in older adults.
What could go wrong
The trial is small (44 participants) and lasts only 6 months, so results may not apply to everyone or show lasting benefits. Adherence to the eating schedule may be challenging.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 44 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jun 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

60 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 60 years or older * Community-dwelling and generally healthy older adults * Sedentary or moderately physically active * Stable body weight during the previous 3 months (no intentional weight loss or gain \>5%) * Able to participate in a supervised exercise program * Willing to comply with the time-restricted eating protocol and study procedures * Able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of osteoporosis requiring pharmacological treatment * Severe sarcopenia or major mobility limitations preventing safe exercise participation * Cognitive impairment or diagnosed dementia affecting ability to follow instructions * Presence of uncontrolled chronic diseases affecting bone metabolism (e.g., advanced renal disease, uncontrolled endocrine disorders) * Current use of medications affecting bone metabolism (e.g., corticosteroids, anti-osteoporotic drugs) * Participation in another structured exercise or dietary intervention program within the past 3 months * Any medical condition that contraindicates moderate-intensity exercise * Inability to comply with study protocol or follow-up assessments

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Intermittent Fasting nutritional disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Aging Bone health Health and wellbeing Nutrition Time-restricted eating

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Manouba University

    Manouba, Manouba, Tunisia

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