Diabetes & Prediabetes Research Study on Intermittent Fasting
Researchers at Columbia University are conducting a research study examining time-restricted eating to improve cardiometabolic health.
Visits Conducted New York City, NY
Compensation Provided
50 - 75 Years Old
Have Prediabetes or Diabetes?
Fast Facts
Have Overweight or Obesity?
Study Background
Having overweight and diabetes or prediabetes is associated with eating during more hours of the day, especially late in the day. This might lead to high blood sugar, low metabolism, and poor sleep.
Decreasing calories might be effective for short-term weight loss, but it’s hard to maintain over a long period of time and may not be the healthiest option.
Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of time-restricted eating, a form of intermittent fasting, for people who have been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes and have overweight.
Your involvement may lead to an improvement in your lifestyle and overall health.
Decreasing calories might be effective for short-term weight loss, but it’s hard to maintain over a long period of time and may not be the healthiest option.
Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of time-restricted eating, a form of intermittent fasting, for people who have been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes and have overweight.
Your involvement may lead to an improvement in your lifestyle and overall health.
Additional Information
The purpose of this study is to evaluate time-restricted eating and the impact on body fat, blood sugar, sleep, and weight loss.
If you have prediabetes or diabetes, you have overweight and you are 50-75 years old, you may be eligible to participate.
Exclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
- Current weight loss program
- Sleep disorders
- Major medical or psychiatric conditions
- Usage of tobacco or other recreational/illegal drugs
- Work night shifts
Participation involves :
- 1 screening visit with blood test to check if eligible (1-2 hours)
- 7 outpatient visits (3-5 hours each) (some include IV catheter and blood draws)
- Tracking your food with the study app for 12 months
- Wear devices to monitor your sleep and blood sugar (6 weeks total)
- Get your body fat and metabolism measured
You will be compensated up to $2000 for your participation in this study.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research program.
Study visits take place at Columbia University Medical Center, 168th Street in Manhattan.