Plain-English translation of NCT06047496 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Phase 1 — Testing in a small group (usually 20–80 people) to find a safe dose and watch for side effects.
This research study is testing whether time-restricted eating—limiting all your food and drinks to a narrow 8–10 hour window each day—can help reduce the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (a condition where breathing briefly stops during sleep). You would be randomly assigned to either follow this new eating pattern or continue eating on your normal schedule for 12 weeks, while wearing devices that track your sleep, activity, and blood sugar.
Sleep apnea is a serious condition that disrupts rest and can affect heart health, and current treatments don't work for everyone. Researchers believe that eating within a shorter time window may help the body regulate breathing and reduce sleep apnea symptoms, but this has not yet been thoroughly tested in people.
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You'll first attend a screening visit where you'll provide consent, have some blood work done, and wear devices to track your activity and blood sugar for 2 weeks while using a smartphone app to photograph and log everything you eat. At the end of this baseline period, if you qualify, you'll be randomly assigned to either eat all your meals within an 8–10 hour window each day or continue eating normally for 12 weeks. Throughout the study, you'll wear tracking devices, use the food-logging app, and meet with a dietitian for guidance on your assigned eating pattern.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 26, 2026 · Not medical advice
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