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Can fasting 16 hours a day melt belly fat?

NCT ID NCT06307275

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Loma Linda University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether intermittent fasting—fasting for 16 hours and eating within an 8-hour window—can help healthy adults lose body fat and feel better. Researchers will measure body fat percentage and visceral fat, and track quality of life. The study involves 70 healthy participants and compares fasting to normal eating over four weeks.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
intermittent fasting (16-hour fast, 8-hour eat window)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to reduce body fat and improve quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study in healthy people, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect on body fat may be small or temporary.

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Locations

  • Loma Linda University

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    Loma Linda, California, 92350, United States

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