Do you have mild, well-controlled asthma and are aged 18–65?

Do you have mild, well-controlled asthma and are aged 18–65?

Researchers at De Montfort University are investigating whether the timing of meals, specifically eating all meals within an earlier window of the day, affects lung function, metabolism, and quality of life in adults with asthma. 


If you're interested in taking part, click below to leave your contact details and a member of the study team will get in contact.

Who can take part?

Who can take part?

Who can take part?

You may be eligible if you:`


  • Are aged 18-65 with a diagnosis of mild, well-controlled asthma

  • Are not currently following a specific diet or fasting regime

  • Are not pregnant

  • Do not smoke

  • Do not work night shifts

What's involved

What's involved

What's involved

Total participation time is two weeks and involves four visits to the De Montfort University campus in Leicester. During the study you'll:

  • Follow an early time-restricted eating schedule for one week and your usual eating schedule for the other; your normal diet and activity stay the same

  • Provide saliva, blood, and urine samples at your visits

  • Complete simple breathing tests and four short questionnaires

  • Keep a brief food diary each week

  • Take part in a short interview about your symptoms and quality of life

A member of the research team will guide you through every step.

Compensation

Compensation

As a thank you for your time, you will receive vouchers worth up to £100 spread across your four visits.
Please note that travel costs cannot be reimbursed.

As a thank you for your time, you will receive vouchers worth up to £100 spread across your four visits.
Please note that travel costs cannot be reimbursed.

As a thank you for your time, you will receive vouchers worth up to £100 spread across your four visits. Please note that travel costs cannot be reimbursed.

We want to hear from you

We want to hear from you

We want to hear from you

Meal timing is an emerging area of health research, and people with asthma are underrepresented in this space. Your participation could help shape future understanding of how diet timing affects lung health and wellbeing.


If you're interested in taking part, click below to get started.

Meal timing is an emerging area of health research, and people with asthma are underrepresented in this space. Your participation could help shape future understanding of how diet timing affects lung health and wellbeing.


If you're interested in taking part, click below to get started.

This study has been reviewed and approved by the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Research Ethics Committee at De Montfort University. Led by Nouf Alotaibi and supervised by Dr Mariasole Da Boit. For questions, contact p2876983@my365.dmu.ac.uk

This study has been reviewed and approved by the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Research Ethics Committee at De Montfort University. Led by Nouf Alotaibi and supervised by Dr Mariasole Da Boit. For questions, contact p2876983@my365.dmu.ac.uk

All rights reserved. Copyright 2026.

All rights reserved. Copyright 2026.