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Can a 16:8 fasting schedule beat standard dieting for weight loss?

NCT ID NCT07826065

Disease control Sponsor: TC Erciyes University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 17, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers compare two weight-loss strategies in 66 obese women: a 16:8 time-restricted eating plan (fasting 16 hours, eating within 8 hours) plus home exercise, versus a standard calorie-restricted diet plus home exercise. Over 12 weeks, they measure changes in body composition, blood sugar control, cholesterol levels, and liver enzymes. The trial asks whether the timing of eating matters as much as how much you eat.

What this could mean

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Active substance
16:8 time-restricted feeding (intermittent fasting) combined with home-based exercise
What this could lead to
If the fasting approach works better than a standard diet, it could offer a simpler eating schedule for weight loss and metabolic health in women with obesity.
What could go wrong
This is a small, short study in a specific group, so results may not apply broadly. Weight loss approaches often fail long term, and fasting can be hard to stick with.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

66 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2025

Finished

Aug 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

45 to 65 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Body Mass Index between 30 and 40 2. Female 3. Agreeing to adhere to a calorie-restricted diet 4. Agreeing to adhere to an exercise program Exclusion Criteria: 1. Having cancer, diabetes, or thyroid disease 2. Having received assistance with weight loss in the last 3 months 3. Inability to adhere to calorie restriction 4. Failure to adhere to an exercise program

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Intermittent Fasting Motor Activity Obesity obesity disorder

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Obese or overweight healthy volunteers

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Erciyes University

    Kayseri, Kayseri, 38100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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