GetSmart: Weight Reduction and Cognitive Health: Pilot Study Testing a Prolonged Testing Prolonged Fasting Among Obese, Stressed Mid-life Adults
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Using a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design, we will test feasibility and outcomes following an remotely delivered, nationwide 8-week prolonged nightly fasting (PNF) intervention compared to an health education control (HEC) in 50 obese, stressed mid-life adults to explore outcomes related to cognitive function, metabolism and associated lifestyle behaviors.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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N/A |
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: Prolonged nightly fasting (PNF)
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Behavioral: Prolonged nightly fasting
14 hour nightly fast from caloric food and beverage; followed by 10 hour eating window. 8-week intervention duration.
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Active Comparator: Health Education Control (HEC)
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Behavioral: Health Education Control
Weekly health education video viewing related to general health topics
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Telephone Montreal Cognitive Assessment [8 weeks]
T-MoCA, a measure of cognitive function
- Every Day Cognition-12 [8 weeks]
ECOG-12, a measure of cognitive function
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Perceived Stress Scale- 10 [8 weeks]
PSS-10, a measure of perceived stress
- Rapid Eating Assessment for Participants [8 weeks]
REAPS, a measure of eating behaviors
- Creature of Habit Scale [8 weeks]
COHS, a measure of habitual behavior
- Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire-Revised [8 weeks]
TFEQ, a measure of eating behaviors
- Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index [8 weeks]
PSQI, a measure of sleep quality
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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40-59 years old
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experiencing memory loss
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BMI 30-45.9
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PSS-4 score ≥5
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access to smartphone, zoom, and wifi
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lives in United States
Exclusion Criteria:
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diabetes
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pregnant,
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neurological disorder
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eating disorder within last 20 years
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In current weight loss program
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previously had bariatric surgery
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works a night shit
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health condition not conducive to nightly fasting
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Arizona State University | Phoenix | Arizona | United States | 85004 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Arizona State University
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
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