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Time-restricted Eating, Window Timing, Type 2 Diabetes Status and Sex on Glycemic Control
Sponsor: University of Toronto
Summary
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of time-restricted eating (TRE), which is a form of intermittent fasting. When performing TRE, individuals consume all of their calories within a specific time window and then only consume water or other no calorie drinks the rest of the day. TRE is performed each day. There is no restriction on the quality or amount of food that people can consume during their eating window (ad libitum eating) with TRE, which can last anywhere from 4 to 12 hours. We are comparing three different 9-hour eating windows to determine whether the start and stop time of the eating window impact blood sugar control in individuals with obesity who also have or are at risk for type 2 diabetes. We also aim to determine if there are differences in the effects of the timing of eating window between males and females.
Official title: The Impact of Time-restricted Eating, Window Timing, Type 2 Diabetes Status and Sex on Glycemic Control
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2025-06-28
Completion Date
2027-06-28
Last Updated
2025-10-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Early (7:00 - 16:00) TRE
A standardized TRE Protocol where participants eat ad libitum between the hours of 7:00 to 16:00 for 7 days. On the 8th day, they will consume a meal replacement beverage at 7:00, and not consume anything else for two hours.
Mid (9:30 - 18:30) TRE
A standardized TRE Protocol where participants eat ad libitum between the hours of 9:30 to 18:30 for 7 days. On the 8th day, they will consume a meal replacement beverage at 9:30, and not consume anything else for two hours.
Late (12:00 - 21:00) TRE
A standardized TRE Protocol where participants eat ad libitum between the hours of 12:00 to 21:00 for 7 days. On the 8th day, they will consume a meal replacement beverage at 12:00, and not consume anything else for two hours.
Locations (1)
Remote Ontario-wide
Toronto, Ontario, Canada