Circadian Rhythms in Postmenopausal Women (NCT04893226)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This is a randomized, parallel two-arm clinical trial design to study the efficacy of time-restricted feeding on metabolic risk in postmenopausal women, who may be particularly vulnerable to disruption of circadian eating rhythms and the associated metabolic dysfunction. It is hypothesized that time-restricted feeding will improve insulin sensitivity, glucose tolerance, body weight, and other metabolic parameters in metabolically-unhealthy postmenopausal women.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (3 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (16 items).
Location: University of Kentucky — Lexington, Kentucky
Age range: 45 Years to 65 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Time-Restricted Feeding (TRF) (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- on hormone therapy
- diabetes
- heart disease
- alcohol consumption of \>2 drinks per day
- significant circadian disruption
- having care-taking responsibilities that significantly affect sleep
- shift work or irregular lifestyle
- uncontrolled sleep apnea or other uncontrolled sleep disorder
- extreme early or late chronotypes
- significant psychiatric disorders
- taking ADHD medications
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Kentucky — Lexington, Kentucky
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (859) 218-6770
Email: jmthomg@uky.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.