Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 65

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment70 (estimated)
SponsorLoma Linda University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Loma Linda, California)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 11, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 2026
Study endsDecember 2026
Registry record updatedMay 6, 2026
Trial IDNCT06307275 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

  • 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

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.