Study linking meal timing and habits to weight loss
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how timing of daily behaviors (like eating) relates to how much weight people lose during a behavioral weight loss program. You may be asked to track your activity with wearable devices and to do body-metabolism testing using urine samples and special water.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You previously took part in one of these standard weight-loss studies: NCT01985568 or NCT03411356
- You’re between 20 and 60 years old
- You can and will sign informed consent and follow study instructions
- You have a smartphone and are willing to use a meal-timing app
- You can wear multiple activity-tracking devices all day (24/7) for 28 straight days
- You’re willing to complete metabolism testing that includes multiple urine collections and drinking water with safe, stable isotope labels
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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