Sleep Quality study: Time Restricted Eating
Official title Changes in 24-hour Activity Cycle Behaviors During a Time-Restricted Eating Intervention in College-Aged Women
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07520786
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether an 8‑hour eating window changes sleep, activity and sitting in college‑aged women.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are a college‑aged woman who eats regular meals.
- What's involved
- You would pick an 8‑hour window to eat each day for three weeks. You will wear a wrist monitor and log your meals and hunger.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts three weeks with one baseline week and weekly check‑ins.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 to 26, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Female undergraduate and graduate students
- Enrolled full-time at University of Georgia
- Aged 18-26 years
You likely can't join if
- having one of the following chronic diseases that maybe impacted by the diet changes: type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus, cancer, cardiovascular...
- report use of nicotine, thyroid medications, antidepressants, or anti-anxiety medications, melatonin
- having clinically diagnosed sleep disorders
- alcohol intake exceeds two drinks per day
- clinically diagnosed or undiagnosed eating disorders
- division-1 student athletes
See the full eligibility criteria
- Female undergraduate and graduate students
- Enrolled full-time at University of Georgia
- Aged 18-26 years
- having one of the following chronic diseases that maybe impacted by the diet changes: type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, thyroid dysfunction, hepatic/renal impairment...
- report use of nicotine, thyroid medications, antidepressants, or anti-anxiety medications, melatonin
- having clinically diagnosed sleep disorders
- alcohol intake exceeds two drinks per day
- clinically diagnosed or undiagnosed eating disorders
- division-1 student athletes
- pregnant or lactating or plan on getting pregnant within 6 months
- report major ambulatory disorders,
- recently (within the past two weeks) engaged in caloric restriction, timing-based dietary changes, weight loss regimens, or adhered to specialized diets such as ketogenic or paleo diets,
- required to take medication with food, as these factors may interfere with sleep and physical activity outcomes or pose risks to participant health during restricted eating protocols.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Athens, Georgia, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 26 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Athens, Georgia, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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