Timed eating based on your body clock for belly fat and health
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests if eating only during certain hours that match your natural sleep-wake pattern helps reduce belly fat and improve health in adults who are not very active and have extra weight around the middle.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old and of Chinese background.
- You have a BMI of 23 or higher and a waist size over 80 cm (women) or 90 cm (men).
- Your weight has been stable for the past 3 months without major changes.
- You exercise less than 150 minutes of moderate activity (like brisk walking) or 75 minutes of vigorous activity (like running) per week.
- You usually eat over a period of more than 12 hours each day.
- You are either a morning person or a night person (not in between).
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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