Could skipping Late-Night snacks slow Alzheimer's? new trial investigates
NCT ID NCT06548191
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether restricting eating to a 10-hour daytime window (fasting 14 hours overnight) can reduce sleep problems and cognitive decline in people with mild cognitive impairment or early-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease. Sixty older adults will try the diet for 3 or 6 months, keeping a diary and wearing an activity tracker. The main goal is to see if this approach is feasible and acceptable for this group.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- time-restricted eating (14-hour nightly fasting)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple lifestyle change to help manage symptoms and slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-phase trial testing feasibility, not effectiveness. The intervention may be hard for older adults to follow, and any benefits may be modest or not confirmed in larger studies.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shiley Marcos Alzheimer's Disease Center
RECRUITINGSan Diego, California, 92093, United States
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