Time-Restricted Eating for Kids with Severe Obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether eating only during a set window of time each day can help children ages 8–17 with severe obesity lose weight in a healthy way. It is a safer alternative to extreme diets or surgery.
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Who can take part
- Child must be between 8 and 17 years old
- Must have severe obesity (BMI much higher than average for age and sex)
- Must agree to follow the study rules and sign a consent form
- Cannot be currently fasting more than 12 hours a day
- Cannot have diabetes needing blood sugar-lowering medication
- Cannot be in another weight loss program or have had weight loss surgery before
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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