Plain-English translation of NCT05365529 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether time-restricted eating—eating all your food within an 8-10 hour window each day—can help improve blood sugar control and heart health in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will compare people who follow this eating pattern to people who receive standard diabetes care. The study will track changes in blood sugar levels, cholesterol, and overall quality of life over 12 weeks, with a follow-up check 6 months later.
Most diabetes treatments focus on medication, but lifestyle changes like when you eat may also matter. This is one of the first large, rigorous studies testing whether this eating approach actually works and is safe for people with type 2 diabetes.
If you join this study, you'll be randomly assigned to either try time-restricted eating (eating only within an 8-10 hour window) or continue standard diabetes care. Either way, you'll use a smartphone app to log what you eat and drink, wear devices that track your glucose levels and activity, and attend clinic visits or virtual check-ins over 12 weeks. Researchers will measure your blood sugar, cholesterol, and other health markers at the start and end of the study, with one more follow-up visit 6 months later.
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