Clinical Trial

Early Time-Restricted Eating for Cardiovascular Health

Study acronym: ALIGN
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Summary
This study will examine whether eating earlier in the day within a consistent 8-hour eating window can improve heart and blood vessel health in older adults with high blood pressure who often skip breakfast. Participants will be randomly assigned to either follow an early time-restricted eating schedule or continue their usual eating habits for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure blood pressure, blood vessel function, and biological markers related to the body's internal clock and oxidative stress to better understand how meal timing affects cardiovascular health.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07634926
Lead Sponsor University of Alabama at Birmingham
Conditions Hypertension, Breakfast Skipper
Enrollment 36 participants
Start Date 2026-08-01
Primary Completion 2029-03-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2029-08-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-06-09