Time-Restricted eating: a simple diet hack for weight loss?

NCT ID NCT04916730

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether limiting food intake to a 10-hour window each day helps obese adults lose weight and improve body composition. Sixty-one participants will either follow this eating pattern plus nutritional counseling, or just receive counseling alone. The goal is to see if time-restricted eating is a practical, effective tool for weight management.

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 it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help manage obesity and improve body composition.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 61 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and sticking to a strict eating window can be hard to maintain long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fasting Intermittent Fasting Obesity obesity disorder Weight Loss

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute

    La Jolla, California, 92093, United States