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Religious fasting twice a week could reshape gut health and curb appetite in obesity

NCT ID NCT07703865

Disease control Sponsor: University of Muhammadiyah Jakarta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a traditional Islamic practice—fasting from dawn to sunset every Monday and Thursday for 8 weeks—can improve gut health, appetite control, and body composition in obese adult men. Participants follow the fast without any other diet changes, while researchers measure gut bacteria byproducts, hunger hormones, and body fat. The goal is to see if this culturally rooted fasting pattern offers health benefits beyond weight loss alone.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Monday-Thursday Sunnah dry fasting (no food or water from dawn to sunset, ~13 hours, twice weekly for 8 weeks)
What this could lead to
If effective, this religiously motivated fasting pattern could offer a sustainable, culturally acceptable way to improve gut health and manage weight in obese men.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study without blinding or randomization, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. The dry fasting may also pose risks like dehydration or electrolyte imbalance.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

74 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

19 years and older

Sex

Male participants only

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male, age ≥ 19 years * BMI ≥ 25 kg/m² (Asia-Pacific obesity criteria) * Waist circumference \> 90 cm * No regular intermittent fasting practice in the prior month * No antibiotic use in the prior month * Not currently enrolled in any dietary or weight loss program * Muslim and willing to perform Monday-Thursday Sunnah fasting * Residing in DKI Jakarta and surrounding areas (Bogor, Depok, Tangerang) Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus on oral antidiabetic agents, insulin, or GLP-1 receptor agonists * Coronary heart disease * Chronic kidney disease * Uncontrolled hypertension * Regular use of probiotics, prebiotics, fiber supplements, omega-3, or herbal supplements * Regular use of lipid-lowering agents, orlistat, appetite suppressants, or hormonal medications * Excessive alcohol consumption * Vegetarian diet * Active smoker

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Conditions

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Intermittent Fasting Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

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Gut microbiota Obesity & overweight

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Medicine and Health, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta

    South Tangerang, Banten, 15419, Indonesia

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