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12-Hour eating window tested as new obesity treatment for kids

NCT ID NCT06583447

Disease control Sponsor: Xiaoyan Shi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares time-restricted eating (eating only within a 12-hour window each day) to standard calorie-restricted diets in 128 children aged 8-17 with obesity. Over 48 weeks, researchers will measure weight loss and how well children stick to the diet. The goal is to find a simpler, more effective way to manage childhood obesity.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 128 people

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

Started

Sep 2024

Expected to finish

Apr 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

8 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age: 8-17 years. * Childhood obesity: BMI-z score \> 2. * Agree to participate in this study and signed an informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who have been actively fasting for more than 12 hours/day. * Diabetic patients on hypoglycemic medications. * Individuals undergoing weight loss interventions or previous bariatric surgery. * Individuals with psychiatric, intellectual developmental disorders, or aphasia. * Individuals on appetite or weight-suppressing medications within the last three months (e.g., antipsychotics, hypnotics, weight-loss drugs, insulin).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Intermittent Fasting obesity disorder Pediatric Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

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Childhood obesity

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hopital of Soochow University

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, China

  • Children's Hospital of Soochow University

    RECRUITING

    Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, China

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