Clinical trials
Fasting clinical trials
Below are recruiting fasting clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 209 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06885255Recruiting
Fasting and Exercise for Metabolic Syndrome
This study tests whether combining intermittent fasting with exercise can lower inflammation and improve your metabolism and gut health in people with metabolic syndrome.
Erlangen, BavariaAges 18–80 - NCT06938555Recruiting
Can extending nightly fasting improve sleep and thinking in breast cancer survivors?
This study tests whether eating all your meals within a shorter window each day (prolonged nightly fasting) can help improve sleep and thinking skills in breast cancer survivors who have memory or concentration problems.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07039331Recruiting
Short-term fasting for ovarian cancer patients
This trial tests whether short-term fasting before chemotherapy is better than eating freely for women with advanced ovarian cancer. It aims to see if fasting can help treatment work better or reduce side effects.
RomaAges 18 years+ - NCT07181655Recruiting
Fasting, calorie cutting, and exercise for metabolic syndrome
This study tests if combining intermittent fasting, calorie reduction, and physical activity can help manage metabolic syndrome (a group of risk factors that increase your chance of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes). If you have at least three of five specific health issues (like belly fat, high blood pressure, or high blood sugar) and are an adult aged 18 or older, you may be able to join.
Serdang, SelangorAges 18–80 - NCT07255300Recruiting
Fasting-mimicking diet for aging and health in adults
This study tests whether a special low-calorie diet that mimics fasting can help reduce risk factors for aging and age-related diseases. It is for healthy adults aged 30 to 65 who are willing to follow this diet for several days each month.
Varapodio, Calabria, ItalyAges Any age - NCT06826924Recruiting
Fasting or ketones for prostate cancer
This trial tests whether a 7-day water-only fast or taking ketone supplements can help treat prostate cancer. You would have a biopsy before and after to see how the tumor responds.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07488468Recruiting
Shortening fasting before planned surgery
This trial tests a program to reduce how long patients must fast before elective surgery. Shorter fasting may make patients more comfortable and could help recovery.
GiessenAges Any age - NCT07491419Recruiting
Test to Speed Up Antibiotic Choice for Blood Infections
This trial checks if a faster test to find the best antibiotic for a bloodstream infection can improve treatment and outcomes. If you have a confirmed bloodstream infection, you may be able to join.
Rozzano, MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT07651462Recruiting
Fasting Before Hip Surgery and Gut Health
This study tests whether fasting for 20 days before hip replacement surgery changes your gut bacteria in ways that might help your recovery. Researchers want to understand if this dietary approach affects how well you heal after the operation.
Berlin, State of BerlinAges 18–75 - NCT07656649Recruiting
Sip-til-Send: Clear liquids before surgery
This trial tests whether allowing patients to drink clear fluids (like water or juice) up until surgery starts is safe, instead of fasting for hours. It may help you feel more comfortable before your operation.
Bergen, VestlandAges 18 years+ - NCT06483165Enrolling by invitation
F.A.S.T. and BE FAST stroke signs study
This study asks the public to share how well they know the warning signs of stroke (using the F.A.S.T. or BE FAST mnemonic). It may help improve stroke awareness and save lives.
Dallas, TexasAges 19 years+ - NCT07177261Recruiting
Brain synchrony study for schizophrenia
This study looks at how brain activity syncs between people with schizophrenia and others. It aims to understand social interaction differences—potentially leading to better treatments.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07736937RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of TUB-040 with Standard Drugs for Ovarian Cancer
This study tests a new medicine called TUB-040, given together with standard ovarian cancer drugs like carboplatin and bevacizumab. It is for women with ovarian cancer that has returned after responding to platinum-based chemotherapy and is growing again. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06688279Recruiting
Plyometric exercises for female fast bowlers
This trial tests plyometric exercises (jumping and explosive moves) to see if they can improve strength and performance for female fast bowlers in cricket. If you are a healthy, active bowler between 19 and 28, you may be able to join.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 19–28 - NCT06508255Recruiting
Time-restricted eating and thinking: a healthy volunteer study
This study tests whether eating only during certain hours of the day (time-restricted eating) can affect your thinking and memory. If you are a healthy, right-handed adult who speaks German, you may be able to join.
NuthetalAges 18–70 - NCT06867419Recruiting
Metabolic effects on fatty liver disease score
This study looks at how certain features of your metabolism affect a simple score (called the FAST score) in people with fatty liver disease (MASLD). It aims to help doctors better understand and manage the condition.
Tanta, GharbyeaAges 18 years+ - NCT06745232Recruiting
New 3D camera system for full mouth dental impressions
This trial tests a new 3D camera system to capture impressions for dental implants. It may help you if you need full mouth implants and have good bone and gum health.
Roma, RMAges Any age - NCT06688227Recruiting
Core Stability Training for Cricket Fast Bowlers
This study is testing whether core stability exercises can help cricket fast bowlers prevent back pain. It compares doing core exercises on their own versus combining them with regular training.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–28 - NCT06438588Recruiting
Fasting-mimicking diet to reduce immunotherapy side effects
This trial tests whether a special low-calorie 'fasting-mimicking' diet can reduce side effects from common immunotherapy drugs for advanced cancer. If you're on a PD-1, PD-L1, or CTLA-4 inhibitor, this diet might help you feel better during treatment.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06053294Recruiting
Brain and metabolism study on carbohydrate reward
This study looks at how brain responses and metabolism affect your desire for carbohydrates. Volunteers have MRI scans and taste tests at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Roanoke.
Roanoke, VirginiaAges 18–45 - NCT05761080RecruitingPhase 4
Care plan tested for kids with complicated appendicitis
This trial tests a “fast-track” recovery care plan for children after surgery for complicated appendicitis. It may help kids recover faster and with fewer problems after a laparoscopic appendectomy.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 2–17 - NCT04212520Recruiting
Using non-fasting cholesterol tests to predict heart events
This study looks at whether cholesterol levels measured without fasting can help predict future heart and blood vessel events in people living in the community. If you join, your non-fasting blood test results may be tracked to see how well they forecast cardiovascular risk.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT02994160Recruiting
DEFT hand control test for people with arm amputations
This study tests a special implanted system meant to help control a hand using nerve signals. It is for adult arm/hand amputees and may help improve hand/arm control and reduce pain impacts.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–95 - NCT03741777Recruiting
Comparing stomach fluid left after different clear drinks in kids
This study looks at how much clear liquid is left in the stomach after children drink different measured amounts before an endoscopy. The goal is to help make anesthesia and endoscopy safer by better understanding stomach “residual volume.”
Boston, MassachusettsAges 13–17
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for fasting?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 209 recruiting fasting studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a fasting trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a fasting trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.