Beat the clock: early dinner may boost fat burning
NCT ID NCT05745441
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether eating dinner earlier in the evening, in sync with your body's internal clock, helps burn more fat and control blood sugar. Researchers will compare early versus late dinner in 32 adults—some healthy weight, some with obesity and prediabetes. Participants will stay in a lab to track their circadian rhythms and metabolism precisely.
What this could mean
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Active substance
timing of dinner (early vs. late)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help explain why late eating harms metabolism and point toward simple timing-based dietary advice for weight and blood sugar control.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 32 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It measures short-term metabolic changes, not long-term weight loss or diabetes prevention.
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Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
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