Effects of intermittent fasting on body fat and quality of life
Official title: The Effect of Intermittent Fasting on Body Fat and Quality of Life
Run by Loma Linda University · NCT06307275 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if intermittent fasting can help healthy people lose body fat and feel better in their daily lives.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Loma Linda University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Loma Linda, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 11, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 6, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06307275 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are healthy individuals who do not have diabetes or metabolic syndrome.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with diabetes or metabolic syndrome may not benefit from this study due to exclusion criteria.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the feasibility of intermittent fasting as a method for reducing body fat and improving quality of life in healthy individuals. Participants will undergo body fat analysis and complete questionnaires on quality of life, sleep, and stress at the beginning, midway, and end of the study. For the first four weeks, participants will maintain their usual eating habits, followed by a four-week intermittent fasting regimen where they will fast for 16 hours and eat during an 8-hour window. Throughout the study, participants will also continue their regular exercise routines.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into how intermittent fasting may enhance body composition and overall well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results regarding the benefits of intermittent fasting, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: • In good health Exclusion Criteria: • Diabetes or Metabolic Syndrome
Where it's running
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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gurinder Bains, PhD — Loma Linda University
- Study coordinator: Gurinder Bains, PhD
- Email: gbains@llu.edu
- Phone: 909-558-4000
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.