Menopause diet study: can Time-Restricted eating sharpen your mind?
NCT ID NCT07378787
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether combining time-restricted eating (eating only during an 8-hour window) with a low-glycemic Mediterranean diet can improve memory, thinking, and overall health in women going through menopause. About 72 women aged 45-75 with a BMI of 23 or higher will be randomly assigned to either follow the diet plan or continue their usual habits for 12 weeks, with a 12-week follow-up. Researchers will measure changes in brain chemicals, metabolism, and biological age to see if this approach helps manage menopause-related health changes.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 72 people
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- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2029
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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45 to 75 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Women in late perimenopausal or menopausal status Note: Late perimenopause is defined as two or more skipped cycles and at least 60 days of amenorrhea. Recent blood tests showing elevated FSH levels support eligibility for late perimenopause. Menopause is defined as 12 consecutive months without a menstrual cycle. * BMI ≥23 kg/m2 * Age 45-75 years old * If using any medication, the dose should be stable for the previous 12 months * Able to use technology and follow the dietary plan Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or Alzheimer's disease (AD). Note: (Self-reported memory complaints are allowed). * On hormone replacement therapy (HRT) * Medical conditions that significantly affect cognitive or metabolic function including diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, severe metabolic disorders, cardiovascular disease, or neurodegenerative conditions, diagnosed eating disorders or severe mental health conditions. * Currently enrolled in another intervention. * Severe food allergies or dietary restrictions that would prevent adherence to the study diet. * History of substance abuse.
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Locations
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Genos Ltd
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGZagreb, 10000, Croatia
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University of Nicosia
RECRUITINGNicosia, Engomi, 1700, Cyprus
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