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NCT04259632 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Prolonged Daily Fasting as a Viable Alternative to Caloric Restriction in At-Risk Obese Humans

A NA study, sponsored by University of Minnesota.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
115
Enrollment target

NCT04259632: Completed NA study, sponsored by University of Minnesota.

NCT04259632 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Minnesota. The registered enrollment target is 115 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT04259632, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Minnesota.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
115 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Purpose: Obesity is reaching epidemic proportions, affecting 36% of the adult population in the United States. There is intense interest in dietary management to treat obesity and its associated complications. The first line of obesity treatment is caloric restriction (CR), although recidivism is common. For moderate CR, attrition rates of 20% are often reported, therefore weight loss options beyond CR are urgently needed.

Primary Outcome

Weight will be measured by standard scale and reported in kilograms. This between 2 time points - baseline and 12 weeks

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Time Restricted Eating (TRE)
  • BEHAVIORAL Caloric Restriction (CR)

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 115 participants
Start Date 2020-10-15
Est. Completion 2025-12-31
Phase NA
University of Minnesota

966 total trials

What the finished NCT04259632 record still lists

NCT04259632 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 115 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Time Restricted Eating (TRE) is the first listed.

NCT04259632 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04259632 about?

NCT04259632 is a clinical study titled "Prolonged Daily Fasting as a Viable Alternative to Caloric Restriction in At-Risk Obese Humans". Purpose: Obesity is reaching epidemic proportions, affecting 36% of the adult population in the United States. There is intense interest in dietary management to treat obesity and its associated complications. The first line of obesity treatment is caloric restriction (CR), although recidivism is co...

What is the current status of trial NCT04259632?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 115 participants. The study started on 2020-10-15. Estimated completion is 2025-12-31.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04259632?

The interventions under investigation include: Time Restricted Eating (TRE) (BEHAVIORAL), Caloric Restriction (CR) (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04259632?

This trial is sponsored by University of Minnesota, which has 966 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT04259632's enrollment target sits among peer trials

115 810th of 2000 higher than 1,190 of 2,000 other NA trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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