Early Time-Restricted Eating in Older Adults With Hypertension

This study is testing early time-restricted eating (eTRE) — a form of intermittent fasting where you eat all your meals within an 8-hour window earlier in the day — as a way to lower blood pressure in older adults with hypertension (high blood pressure) who currently eat across a 12+ hour window each day. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 60 years or older - You have an average office systolic blood pressure of at least 130 mmHg (mildly elevated or above) - You currently eat meals spread over at least 12 hours per day, at least 5 days a week - Your health has been stable for the past 2 months - You are willing to shift eating to an earlier daily window **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You already fast more than 12 hours per day - You are actively trying to lose weight through a formal program - You have lost 10+ pounds in the last 3 months - You cannot wake up at a consistent time between 6–8 am - You do overnight shift work more than once per week - Your blood pressure or heart rate is severely elevated - You have insulin-dependent diabetes Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.