Could eating all your meals before 3 PM and exercising strengthen bones and prevent falls in older age?
NCT ID NCT07695961
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
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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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Conditions
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Manouba University
Manouba, Manouba, Tunisia
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