Time Restricted Feeding on Weight Loss and Cardio-protection (TREATY Trial) (NCT03745612) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Time Restricted Feeding on Weight Loss and Cardio-protection (TREATY Trial)
China139 participantsStarted 2018-11-30
Plain-language summary
Time restricted feeding (TRF) is a novel type of intermittent calorie restriction diet that involves eating a daily period of 8 hours or less. This is a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effect of time restricted feeding (TRF) on weight loss and cardiometabolic risk factors in obese adults over 12 months compared to continuous energy restriction (CER).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Male of female aged between 18 and 75 years old;
. Body mass index (BMI)of 28.0 to 45.0 kg/m2;
Exclusion criteria
. History of HIV, hepatitis B or C (self-report) or active pulmonary tuberculosis;
. Diagnosis of type 1 and type 2 diabetes;
. History of malignant tumors;
. Serious liver dysfunction or chronic kidney disease (AST or ALT \> 3 times the upper limit of normal, or eGFR\<30 ml/min/1.73 m2);
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change in body weight over 12 months
Timeframe: Baseline to 12 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03745612
SponsorNanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University