Time-restricted eating to address persistent cancer-related fatigue among cancer survivors: A randomized controlled trial
2024

Time-Restricted Eating to Reduce Cancer-Related Fatigue

Sample size: 30 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Kleckner Amber S., Clingan Carin L., Youngblood Shari M., Kleckner Ian R., Quick Lauren, Elrod Rebecca D., Zhu Shijun, Manoogian Emily N. C., Panda Satchidananda, Badros Ashraf Z., Emadi Ashkan

Hypothesis

Does time-restricted eating reduce fatigue in cancer survivors?

Conclusion

Time-restricted eating led to less fatigue in cancer survivors compared to a control group.

Supporting Evidence

  • Participants who followed time-restricted eating reported less fatigue after 12 weeks.
  • The control group showed no significant change in fatigue levels.

Takeaway

Eating only during a specific time each day can help cancer survivors feel less tired.

Methodology

Participants were randomized to either a time-restricted eating group or a control group and received nutrition counseling.

Limitations

The study had a small sample size and some measures did not show statistically significant differences.

Participant Demographics

77% female, 53% Black/African American, 43% White, 7% Hispanic; average age 54.1 years.

Statistical Information

P-Value

0.11

Statistical Significance

p=0.11

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.21203/rs.3.rs-5530166

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