Think FAST Research Study

Arizona State University (ASU)

Status: Completed

Conditions: Age-related Cognitive Decline

Treatments: Other: PNF

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT04938778

00012888

Details and patient eligibility

About

To test a 14-hour prolonged nightly fasting (PNF) protocol in a group of older adults (≥ 65 years old) with self-identified age-related cognitive decline (ARCD) on the primary outcome of neurocognitive function and performance as measured by objective outcomes. The investigators will use an 8-week single group pre-post pilot study design to measure outcomes related to neurocognitive function and performance and cardiometabolic risk factors (i.e., sleep disturbances, body mass index).

Enrollment: 20 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 65+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• 65 or older
• Self-identified age-related cognitive decline (ARCD)
• Has a text capable phone and access to wifi

Exclusion criteria

• Diagnosed with an eating disorder in the past 20 years
• Works a night shift
• Cannot participate in a 14 hour fast
• Has diabetes

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: N/A

Interventional model: Single Group Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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20 participants in 1 patient group

Intervention Arm

Experimental group

Description:

8 week 14 hour prolonged nightly fasting intervention.

Treatment:

Other: PNF