Time-Restricted eating tested for bipolar disorder: a simple diet hack for mood?

NCT ID NCT06560957

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Ottawa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study tests whether time-restricted eating (eating all food within a 10-hour window each day) is feasible and acceptable for people with bipolar disorder. 40 participants will either follow the eating schedule or receive nutritional counseling for 8 weeks. The goal is to see if people stick with it and if it helps with mood, sleep, and inflammation.

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 (10-hour eating window)
What this could lead to: If this works, it could point toward a simple dietary routine that helps manage mood and circadian disruption in bipolar disorder.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (40 people) testing only feasibility, not effectiveness. It may not show clear benefits, and results may not apply to everyone with bipolar disorder.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bipolar depression bipolar disorder bipolar I disorder bipolar II disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BIPOLAR DEPRESSION BIPOLAR I DISORDER BIPOLAR II DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
RECRUITING

Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L6, Canada

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