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Does when you eat matter? study investigates eating frequency and weight loss

NCT ID NCT01682317

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at how often people eat and whether it affects weight loss. Researchers followed 30 overweight adults aged 18 to 65. They tracked eating habits, calories, and weight to better understand the link between meal timing and losing weight.

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Study facts

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

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 30 people

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

Started

Aug 2012

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * age between 18 and 65 years * healthy overweight and obese men and women * body mass index (BMI) between 27 and 45 kg/m squared Exclusion Criteria: * report a heart condition, chest pain during periods of activity or rest, or loss of consciousness on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR- Q) * report being unable to walk for 2 blocks (1/4 mile) without stopping * are currently participating in a weight loss program and/or taking weight loss medication or lost \> 5% of body weight during the past 6 months * diagnosed with type 1 or 2 diabetes * have had bariatric surgery or are planning to have bariatric surgery in the next 4 months * intend to move outside of the metropolitan area within the time frame of the investigation * are pregnant, lactating, \< 6 months post-partum, or plan to become pregnant during the investigation

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Weight Loss

As listed by the trial registrant

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Obesity Weight loss

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Healthy Eating and Activity Laboratory, University of Tennessee

    Knoxville, Tennessee, 37996, United States

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