Last updated July 17, 2026
Key finding
Positive outcomes perceived included improved energy.
This study explored a time-restricted eating intervention for women with overweight/obesity and HIV in South Africa, finding positive outcomes in energy, appetite control, and weight loss.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Short-Term (≤3 mo)
Risk of bias
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Study focus
This study explored a time-restricted eating intervention for women with overweight/obesity and HIV in South Africa, finding positive outcomes in energy, appetite control, and weight loss.
This study is significant as it addresses the health needs of a vulnerable population—women living with HIV and obesity. By demonstrating the feasibility of a TRE intervention, it opens avenues for dietary strategies that could improve their overall health and quality of life, which is crucial in managing both HIV and obesity.
The effectiveness of the intervention remains unclear. The study had a single-arm design, limiting comparative analysis. Barriers to adherence were identified but not quantitatively assessed.
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Fatima H, Majken LP, Julia HG, et al. Development and feasibility testing of a time-restricted eating intervention for women living with overweight/obesity and HIV in South Africa. BMC Public Health. 2024;24:2768. doi:10.1186/s12889-024-20228-y
Participants reported improved energy levels.
There was enhanced appetite control among participants.
Weight loss was observed as a positive outcome.
The retention rate during the pilot trial was 100%.
Evidence network
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This study contributes evidence to Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) and Appetite Control, Barriers to adherence in dietary interventions, Diabetes social support, and 3 more.
This study contributes evidence to
Primary intervention
Time-Restricted Eating (TRE)
Primary outcomes
Primary intervention
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Core evidence
The primary outcomes reported in this study.
Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) → Appetite Control
Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) → Appetite Control
Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) → Barriers to adherence in dietary interventions
Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) → Barriers to adherence in dietary interventions
Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) → Diabetes social support
Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) → Diabetes social support
Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) → Energy Levels
Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) → Energy Levels
Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) → Participant retention at 6 months
Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) → Participant retention at 6 months
Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) → Weight loss of 10% or more at 52 weeks
Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) → Weight loss of 10% or more at 52 weeks
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This study contributes to evidence on Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) and Appetite Control, Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) and Barriers to adherence in dietary interventions.
This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.
Diet and Nutrition
Diet and Nutrition
Curated evidence collections and hubs this study is part of.
All studies measuring Appetite Control
Measures Appetite Control as a key outcome.
All studies measuring Barriers to adherence in dietary interventions
Measures Barriers to adherence in dietary interventions as a key outcome.
All studies on Time-Restricted Eating (TRE)
Contributes to Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) evidence base.
All studies measuring Weight loss of 10% or more at 52 weeks
Measures Weight loss of 10% or more at 52 weeks as a key outcome.
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1 results
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Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) appears to improve Appetite Control.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Appetite Control
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) appears to improve Diabetes social support.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Diabetes social support
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) appears to improve Energy Levels.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Energy Levels
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) appears to improve Participant retention at 6 months.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Participant retention at 6 months
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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