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Early Time-Restricted Eating in Young Judo Athletes

NCT07671443 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2026-06-26

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Summary

This study investigates the effects of a 5-month early time-restricted eating (e-TRE) intervention on body composition, muscle damage biomarkers, and psychological variables in highly trained young male judo athletes. One hundred participants were randomly assigned to either an e-TRE group or a control group. The e-TRE group followed a 16:8 fasting protocol (07:00-15:00 eating window) while maintaining their usual training program, whereas the control group maintained habitual dietary patterns. Outcomes included changes in body composition (BMI, body fat, skeletal muscle mass), muscle damage biomarkers (CK, LDH, ASAT, ALAT, uric acid, CRP, total bilirubin), and psychological measures (cognitive anxiety, somatic anxiety, and self-confidence assessed using CSAI-2). Measurements were taken at baseline and after the intervention period. The aim of the study is to determine whether e-TRE can improve physiological recovery and psychological readiness in combat sport athletes without negatively affecting performance-related variables.

Conditions

  • Nutrition, Healthy
  • Muscle Damage
  • Time Restricted Eating
  • Anxiety
  • Self Confidence

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Early Time-Restricted Eating (e-TRE)

The intervention consisted of a 16:8 early time-restricted eating protocol applied for 5 months. Participants consumed all meals between 07:00 and 15:00, followed by a fasting period from 15:00 to 07:00 the next day. Only non-caloric beverages were allowed during fasting hours. Participants continued their regular judo training (5-6 sessions per week) without modifications. Dietary guidance was provided to support adherence to the eating schedule.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Salento

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Manouba

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
19 Years
Max Age
26 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-01-01
Primary Completion
2026-01-20
Completion
2026-06-06

Countries

  • Tunisia

Study Locations

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