Can fasting diets reverse prediabetes? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07408791
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will test three types of intermittent fasting (5:2, alternate-day, and time-restricted eating) in 120 adults with prediabetes. Researchers will measure changes in blood sugar, cholesterol, body fat, and inflammation over 4-6 weeks. The goal is to see which fasting pattern works best to improve metabolic health and lower diabetes risk.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Intermittent fasting (three patterns: 5:2, alternate-day, time-restricted)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a specific intermittent fasting pattern helps control blood sugar and reduce diabetes risk in people with prediabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with no phase, so results may not be conclusive. Fasting can be hard to stick with, and benefits may vary by individual.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Department of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology Division, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara / RSUP H. Adam Malik Medan
Medan, North Sumatera, Indonesia
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