Use of Early Time-restricted Eating to Promote Weight Loss and Improve Cardiometabolic Health in Postpartum Women
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Summary
This study is being done to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a time-restricted eating intervention among postpartum women with overweight/obesity.
Description
Existing postpartum weight retention (PPWR) interventions have had limited success. Timing-based interventions, such as early time-restricted eating (eTRE), show significant improvements in cardiometabolic endpoints in non-postpartum cohorts. The purpose of the Time4Mom study is to conduct a pilot randomized trial of a postpartum-adapted eTRE intervention to test feasibility and acceptability of the eTRE intervention and trial protocol. We will also compare changes in clinical outcomes of interest and patient-reported outcomes between eTRE (intervention) and control groups. This 2-arm trial w…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion 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 Exclusion Criteria: * 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 interv…
Interventions
- BehavioralEarly Time-Restricted Eating (eTRE)
12 weeks of eTRE intervention. Study staff will provide 7 support sessions with brief behavioral support, including evidence based strategies of problem-solving, action planning, and motivational interviewing.
- BehavioralControl
The control group will be instructed to maintain their average eating window for the 12-week period. Study staff will contact participants 7 times to encourage maintenance.
Location
- University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, Alabama