Can Time-Restricted eating tame insulin resistance? a new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07710274
First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests a personalized lifestyle program called PRISM for adults with metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance. Participants follow a time-restricted eating schedule (eating all meals within an 8-hour window) and are later assigned extra lifestyle changes like physical activity, a low-sugar diet, or sleep tips. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and can improve insulin resistance, measured by a blood test called HOMA-IR.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- time-restricted eating combined with physical activity, low glycemic load diet, or sleep hygiene
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could offer a practical, non-drug way to manage insulin resistance and reduce the health burden of metabolic syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. The results may not apply to everyone, and sticking to the eating and lifestyle changes can be challenging.
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Conditions
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National University of Singapore
Singapore, 117597, Singapore
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