Clinical trials
Intermittent Fasting clinical trials
Below are recruiting intermittent fasting clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 25 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07481513Recruiting
Intermittent fasting for perimenopausal women's mental health
This study tests whether intermittent fasting can improve mental health in women going through perimenopause (the years around menopause). If you're a woman aged 45-55 in this stage and not on certain treatments, this trial may help you understand how diet affects your mood.
BeirutAges 45–55 - NCT04607096Recruiting
Intermittent fasting to improve insulin in prediabetes or early type 2
This study tests whether intermittent fasting can improve how your body releases and uses insulin if you have prediabetes or early type 2 diabetes. It may help your blood sugar control without using insulin.
BerlinAges 18–70 - NCT06893913Recruiting
Fasting plus exercise for dry eyes in psoriasis
This study tests whether adding a simple exercise (pyramidal exercise) to intermittent fasting can help reduce dry eyes in people who have psoriasis, prediabetes, and mild obesity. It aims to see if lifestyle changes can improve eye moisture.
Giza, DokkiAges 45–55 - NCT06959069Recruiting
Intermittent Fasting, Sleep, and Quality of Life Study
This study tests whether intermittent fasting can improve sleep and quality of life in healthy adults. If you are generally healthy and not on specific medications or diets, you may be able to join.
BrusselsAges 18–65 - NCT04899102Recruiting
Intermittent fasting for fatty liver disease in adults
This study tests whether intermittent fasting can improve fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by reducing liver fat. It focuses on adults with confirmed fatty liver and extra liver fat seen on a special MRI scan.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06323889Recruiting
Intermittent fasting study for adults with obesity
This study tests whether intermittent fasting (alternating periods of eating and fasting) can help with weight loss and health in adults with obesity. It aims to see if this approach is safe and effective.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18–50 - NCT05760339Recruiting
Intermittent fasting vs carbohydrate drinks before elective surgery
This study compares two ways of eating before planned (elective) orthopedic surgery: intermittent fasting versus carbohydrate drinks. It aims to see which approach is safer and works better around the time of surgery.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT06678516Recruiting
Does intermittent fasting change your blood microbiome?
This study tests if intermittent fasting (going without food for periods) affects the microorganisms in your blood. It may help researchers understand how fasting influences health.
Lanzhou, GansuAges 18–65 - NCT06172283Recruiting
Intermittent fasting with hormone therapy for prostate cancer
This trial tests whether intermittent fasting (alternating between eating and not eating for certain periods) can help men with prostate cancer who are receiving hormone therapy (androgen deprivation therapy). It aims to see if fasting during treatment can reduce side effects or improve how well the therapy works.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06546033Recruiting
Intermittent fasting and Mediterranean diet for multiple sclerosis
This study tests whether a combination of intermittent fasting (eating only during certain hours) and a Mediterranean diet (rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats) can help improve symptoms in women with multiple sclerosis (MS). If you are a woman with MS and not in an active flare-up, this trial may offer a new way to manage your condition through diet.
Niğde, BorAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT06106477Recruiting
Intermittent fasting for women with early breast cancer
This trial studies whether a 14-hour night fast and 10-hour eating window can improve inflammation markers and quality of life in women with HR+/HER2- early breast cancer. You would start the fasting routine within three months of beginning hormone therapy.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT06645093Enrolling by invitation
Intermittent fasting during chemo for lymphoma
This study tests whether intermittent fasting is safe and doable for people with lymphoma who are getting standard chemotherapy (R-CHOP or ABVD). It aims to see if adding fasting periods can help reduce side effects.
Oslo, OsloAges 18–80 - NCT05832086RecruitingPhase 2
Fasting-mimicking diet to improve prostate cancer and metabolism
This trial tests whether an intermittent, fasting-like diet can help control metastatic prostate cancer and improve metabolic health in men on hormone therapy. Participants follow a specific diet plan and are monitored by the study team.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT06330610Recruiting
Intermittent tube feeding for organ failure in the ICU
This trial tests if giving tube feeding at certain times of day, instead of continuously, helps people on breathing machines recover from organ failure faster. It is for patients who need a breathing tube and are receiving medicine to support their blood pressure.
Rouen, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT06307275Recruiting
Intermittent fasting for body fat and quality of life
This trial tests if intermittent fasting can help reduce body fat and improve how you feel day-to-day. It's for people who are generally healthy.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06302803Recruiting
Modified intermittent eating for weight loss trial
This trial tests a modified intermittent eating plan to help people with obesity lose weight and keep it off. It compares different eating schedules to see which works best for long-term weight control.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05722873Recruiting
Study intermittent fasting and its effects on metabolism
This study looks at how intermittent fasting affects your body's “metabolism” (how you use food and manage blood sugar/fats). It may help researchers understand whether this eating pattern changes metabolic health in people at higher risk for type 2 diabetes.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 21–45 - NCT06386887Recruiting
Fasting During Chemotherapy for Ovarian Cancer
This trial tests whether adding periods of fasting to standard chemotherapy before surgery helps people with advanced ovarian cancer. It is for those receiving platinum-based chemo for the first time or after recurrence.
Cleveland, OhioAges 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT06482515RecruitingPhase 2
Meal timing for fatigue after blood cancer treatment
This study tests whether timing your meals in a certain way can help reduce fatigue in people who have finished treatment for a blood cancer. If you're still struggling with tiredness, this may offer a practical, non-drug approach to feel better.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07318727Recruiting
Diet study for weight loss in overweight endometrial cancer patients
This study tests if specific diet changes can help overweight women with endometrial cancer or atypical hyperplasia lose weight while undergoing fertility-sparing treatment.
BeijingAges 18–40
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for intermittent fasting?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 25 recruiting intermittent 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 intermittent 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 intermittent 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.