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Time-Restricted Eating in Menopause and HOrmone-sensitive Breast Cancers (TREMHO)
Sponsor: University Hospital, Geneva
Summary
This study is aimed at women currently going through menopause, either as part of the natural process (physiological menopause), or following hormonal treatment for breast cancer. There are several ways of slowing the weight gain frequently encountered in this situation, reducing the intensity of menopause-related symptoms and improving quality of life in this context. In this trial, the investigators examine the efficacy and possible adverse effects of intermittent fasting compared with a control intervention. Participation lasts 14 weeks, with an optional 12-month follow-up. Study participants are randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the control group. In the intervention group, study participants fast for 16 hours per day and eat over a period of 8 hours (intermittent fasting often called time-restricted eating \[TRE\] 16h/8h). In the control group, the usual eating pattern is continued for 12 weeks. The main objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of TRE in terms of weight and fat loss, improvement in metabolic profile, menopausal symptoms and bone health. In addition, the study team closely monitors any adverse effects.
Official title: Time-Restricted Eating to Improve Body Composition and Symptoms in Menopause and HOrmone-sensitive Breast Cancers (TREMHO) - An Open-label Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
45 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
84
Start Date
2025-04-30
Completion Date
2027-03-01
Last Updated
2026-01-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Time-Restricted Eating 16h/8h
Participants will be advised to eat only during a self-selected window of 8 hours over the 24-hour cycle, with a 1-hour allowance according to their daily routine.
Active Control
Participants will be advised to eat 2 to 3 meals every day according to their eating habits and social activities
Locations (1)
Geneva University Hospitals
Geneva, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland