Time-Restricted Feeding Intervention in Metabolically-Unhealthy Postmenopausal Women

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age45-65
SponsorJulie Pendergast

About this trial

This is a randomized, parallel two-arm clinical trial design to study the efficacy of time-restricted feeding on metabolic risk in postmenopausal women, who may be particularly vulnerable to disruption of circadian eating rhythms and the associated metabolic dysfunction. It is hypothesized that time-restricted feeding will improve insulin sensitivity, glucose tolerance, body weight, and other metabolic parameters in metabolically-unhealthy postmenopausal women.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

postmenopausal women

age 45-65 years

prediabetic or have at least 2 features of metabolic syndrome

Disqualifiers

on hormone therapy

diabetes

heart disease

alcohol consumption of >2 drinks per day

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Time-Restricted Feeding (TRF)

Treatment groups

164 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Julie Pendergast

Lead sponsor

University of Kentucky

Sponsor institution

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Collaborator