Chronic Effect of Fasting
ConditionOverweight and Obesity
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-59
SponsorFederal University of Minas Gerais
About this trial
The aim of the study is to determine if time-restricted feeding (TRF) is an effective dietary strategy to weight loss after 8 weeks intervention. TRF will be compared with an intervention without restriction in time for feeding. Both strategies will be with caloric restriction.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Females;
Aged between 18 and 59 years old;
Body mass index equal or greater 25 kg/m²;
Agree to sign the informed consent.
Disqualifiers
Any chronic health conditions (e.g. chronic renal failure, autoimmune, heart, and liver disease);
Thyroid diseases or medications for its treatment;
Medications known to affect total energy expenditure;
Use of steroids, immunosuppressants or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, weight-loss medications, oral hypoglycemic agents or insulin and any medications that influence metabolic and/or inflammatory parameters;
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Caloric restriction only
- Caloric restriction plus TRF morning
- Caloric restriction plus TRF night
Treatment groups
45 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov