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Could eating only during morning hours help new moms shed baby weight?

NCT ID NCT06491537

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether early time-restricted eating (eating only during a set morning window) helps postpartum women with overweight lose weight and improve heart health. Sixty women 6-16 weeks after a healthy pregnancy will either follow this eating schedule or eat normally for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure weight, body fat, appetite, and blood sugar to see if the approach is practical and effective.

What this could mean

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Active substance
early time-restricted eating (intermittent fasting)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug approach for new mothers to lose weight and reduce heart disease risk after pregnancy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study, so results may not apply to all women. The eating schedule may be hard to follow with a new baby, and weight loss may be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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

Started

May 2025

Expected to finish

Feb 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Experienced a healthy singleton pregnancy * 6-16 weeks postpartum at enrollment * Body mass index ≥25 at enrollment * Willing to consent Exclusion Criteria: * Self-reported major health condition (such as renal disease, cancer, or Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes) * Current treatment for severe psychiatric disorder (such as schizophrenia) * Self-reported diagnosis of anorexia or bulimia * Current use of medication expected to significantly impact body weight * Current substance abuse * Participation in another dietary and/or weight management intervention postpartum * Performing overnight shiftwork \>1x/week * Regularly fasting ≥14 hr/day or completing twelve or more 24-hr fasts within the past year * Unable to understand and communicate in English

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Gestational Weight Gain Intermittent Fasting Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

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Overweight and obesity Postpartum weight retention

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    RECRUITING

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

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