Plain-English translation of NCT06618859 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This is a pilot study testing whether time-restricted eating—eating all your meals within a set 12-hour window each day—can help improve kidney function and reduce the amount of protein in your urine. Researchers believe that limiting when you eat (rather than what you eat) may help your body's metabolism work better and slow down kidney disease progression. The study will follow about 50 people with moderate kidney disease for 12 weeks to see if this eating pattern is safe and effective.
Chronic kidney disease is affecting more and more people worldwide, and protein in the urine is a sign that the disease may be getting worse. Recent research suggests that how and when we eat can affect kidney health, but this approach hasn't been tested carefully in people with kidney disease yet. This study will help doctors understand whether this simple dietary change could be a helpful treatment.
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You would be asked to eat all your meals and drinks within a 12-hour window each day for 12 weeks while researchers track changes in the protein in your urine, kidney function, blood pressure, weight, and blood sugar levels. You'll use a smartphone app to photograph your meals, wear a blood pressure monitor for 24 hours, and have blood tests and body composition measurements done at the beginning and end of the study. The researchers will also monitor your safety and how well you're able to stick with the eating schedule.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 8, 2026 · Not medical advice
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