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Time-restricted Eating for Postpartum Weight Loss

Description

This study is being done to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a time-restricted eating intervention among postpartum women with overweight/obesity.

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

This study is being done to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a time-restricted eating intervention among postpartum women with overweight/obesity.

Use of Early Time-restricted Eating to Promote Weight Loss and Improve Cardiometabolic Health in Postpartum Women

Time-restricted Eating for Postpartum Weight Loss

Condition
Postpartum Weight Retention
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Birmingham

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35294

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 18 years of age or older
  • * Experienced a healthy singleton pregnancy
  • * 6-16 weeks postpartum at enrollment
  • * Body mass index ≥25 at enrollment
  • * Willing to consent
  • * Self-reported major health condition (such as renal disease, cancer, or Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes)
  • * Current treatment for severe psychiatric disorder (such as schizophrenia)
  • * Self-reported diagnosis of anorexia or bulimia
  • * Current use of medication expected to significantly impact body weight
  • * Current substance abuse
  • * Participation in another dietary and/or weight management intervention postpartum
  • * Performing overnight shiftwork \>1x/week
  • * Regularly fasting ≥14 hr/day or completing twelve or more 24-hr fasts within the past year
  • * Unable to understand and communicate in English

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Alabama at Birmingham,

Camille Worthington, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Study Record Dates

2029-02-01