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Time restricted feeding (TRF) is a novel form of intermittent fasting that involves confining the period of food intake to 8 h/d (e.g. 10 am to 6 pm) without calorie counting. TRF is effective for weight loss and cardio-protection in obese adults. It is of great interest to see whether subjects can adhere to TRF for longer periods of time, and to see what degree of weight loss that can be achieved with TRF. Accordingly, the aims of this trial are: Aim 1: To determine if TRF can be implemented to facilitate weight loss in obese adults, and Aim 2: To determine if TRF can produce clinically meaningful reductions in plasma lipids, blood pressure, insulin resistance, and inflammatory markers.
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Time restricted feeding (TRF) is a novel form of intermittent fasting that involves confining the period of food intake to 8 h/d (e.g. 10 am to 6 pm) without calorie counting. Recent findings from short-term uncontrolled trials suggest that TRF is effective for weight loss and cardio-protection in obese adults. In view of these pilot findings, it is of great interest to see whether subjects can adhere to TRF for longer periods of time, and to see what degree of weight loss that can be achieved with TRF. Accordingly, the aims of this trial are: Aim 1: To determine if TRF can be implemented to facilitate weight loss in obese adults, and Aim 2: To determine if TRF can produce clinically meaningful reductions in plasma lipids, blood pressure, insulin resistance, and inflammatory markers. To test the study objectives, a 14-week randomized, controlled, parallel-arm trial, divided into 2 consecutive periods: (1) 2-week baseline; and (2) 12-week weight loss, will be implemented. Obese subjects (n = 40) will be randomized to 1 of 2 groups: (1) TRF (n = 20), or (2) control (n = 20). This study will be the first randomized controlled trial of TRF, and will show that TRF can be implemented to help obese individuals lose weight and lower risk of coronary heart disease.
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