Effects of Early Time Restricted Eating on Muscle Performance in Resistance Trained Individuals (NCT05908201) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Early Time Restricted Eating on Muscle Performance in Resistance Trained Individuals
United States40 participantsStarted 2023-02-20
Plain-language summary
A randomized controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of early time-restricted eating on muscle performance and body composition in active, resistance trained adults. Two parallel groups will be randomly assigned to either the early time-restricted eating or a control group. All participants will be asked to maintain their usual exercise routines during the 6 week intervention period. Muscle strength and endurance are the primary outcomes. Body composition (body weight, fat mass, fat-free mass and percent body fat), hunger and satiety ratings, sleep quality, energy intake, diet quality, macronutrient composition and adherence are secondary outcome measures.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults between 18 - 50 years
* Performing resistance training at least twice per week (for ≥1 yr)
* BMI ≥ 18.5
Exclusion Criteria:
* Currently sedentary or not engaged in resistance training.
* Major surgeries in muscles/joints during the past 3 months
* BMI \< 18.5
* Ineligible to engage in physical activity according to 2022 Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for everyone (PAR-Q+)
* Take anabolic steroids or on hormone replacement therapy.
* Current smoker.
* Following restrictive diets (Vegan, vegetarian, intermittent fasting, Paleo, calorie restriction, keto/ low carbohydrate diet or any other restrictive diets)
* Active cancer or cancer requiring treatment in the past 2 years (except non-melanoma skin cancer).
* Musculoskeletal disorders
* Diagnosed with cardiovascular disease including myocardial infarction, heart surgery, heart failure and had a heart transplant.
* Have pacemaker or metal implants
* Diagnosed diabetes (type 1 or 2).
* Diagnosed hypertension or high blood pressure (\>130/90).
* Diagnosed eating disorder or score ≥ 20 on Eating Attitudes Test -26 (EAT26) survey
* Missing limbs/ have prosthetics
* Had surgery in joints/muscle in the past year.
* Received medical advise against exercising due to medical reasons.
* On medication for conditions related to the thyroid gland
* Unwilling to commit for a 7-week study
* Likely to move away from participating clinic before trial completed
* Unable or unwilling to give informed conse…
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
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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.