Plain-English translation of NCT06118931 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 study is testing whether time-restricted eating—limiting all your meals to a specific 9-hour window each day—can help improve blood sugar control. Researchers want to see if the timing of your eating window matters: does eating earlier in the day (7 AM to 4 PM) work better than eating later (noon to 9 PM)? The study will compare these different eating patterns in people with type 2 diabetes and those at risk for it.
Many people struggle to manage their blood sugar, and doctors are looking for simple lifestyle changes that might help. This treatment approach is appealing because it doesn't require counting calories or restricting what you eat—just when you eat. Researchers want to understand if the timing of your eating window makes a real difference in blood sugar control.
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You will be randomly assigned to try eating within one of three 9-hour windows for seven days while wearing a monitor to track your blood sugar. You'll eat normally during your assigned window and drink only water or zero-calorie beverages outside that window. On day 8, you'll have a meal replacement drink and then return to your normal eating habits. The study also involves blood tests, recording what you eat, and using your phone to log information about your eating patterns.
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