Could a 14-Hour overnight fast help childhood cancer survivors?
NCT ID NCT03523377
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether not eating for at least 14 hours overnight (a form of intermittent fasting) is practical and can help improve blood sugar levels in adults who survived childhood cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to either follow this fasting schedule with coaching support or stick to standard healthy eating and exercise advice. The goal is to see if this simple lifestyle change can reduce the risk of diabetes and other metabolic problems common in cancer survivors.
What this could mean
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Active substance
prolonged overnight fasting
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve blood sugar control and reduce long-term health risks in childhood cancer survivors.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study, so results may not apply broadly. Fasting for 14 hours nightly may be hard to maintain, and the impact on health outcomes is uncertain.
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Locations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, 10065, United States