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Can eating only during an 8-Hour window improve pregnancy outcomes for women with severe obesity?

NCT ID NCT06477120

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

Summary

This pilot study will test whether time-restricted eating (eating only during an 8-10 hour window each day) is safe and feasible for pregnant women with severe obesity. Sixty women in their second or third trimester will either follow this eating pattern or receive standard care. The goal is to see if this approach can help manage weight and reduce risks like gestational diabetes and high blood pressure.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Time-restricted eating (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a simple dietary strategy to reduce pregnancy complications in women with severe obesity.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (60 participants) focused on feasibility and safety, not effectiveness. Results may not apply to all pregnant women, and adherence to the eating window may be challenging.

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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

Sep 2024

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 44 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Accepted

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Inclusion criteria: * Female based on sex assigned at birth * Preconception body mass index (BMI) 35.0 - 60 kg/m2 * Singleton pregnancy * Age 18-44 years old * 14 - \< = 20 weeks gestational age * Fluency in English to provide consent and complete study procedures * Ability to provide informed consent * Cleared by study doctor and the obstetrician/mid-wife provider to participate * Access to a smartphone to complete intervention procedures Exclusion criteria: * Deemed medically high risk * Multiple pregnancy (e.g., twins) * Type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus * Early gestational diabetes (diagnosed at \< = to17 weeks gestational age through an oral glucose tolerance test) * Currently eating ≤ 12 hours daily * Autoimmune disorder (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis) * iron deficiency anemia * Inflammatory bowel disease * Previous spontaneous preterm birth * History of bariatric surgery * Night shift work * Currently incarcerated * Eating disorder

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Conditions

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Gestational Weight Gain Intermittent Fasting morbid obesity

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  • University of Illinois at Chicago College of Applied Health Sciences

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    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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