Timed eating may reverse prediabetes in overweight individuals

NCT ID NCT03802253

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether time-restricted eating (eating only during a set window each day) helps overweight or obese people with prediabetes return to normal blood sugar levels. Over 12 months, 142 participants either followed this eating pattern or received standard care. The main goal was to see how many people achieved normal blood sugar, with secondary goals including weight loss and preventing progression to diabetes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Intermittent Fasting Obesity obesity disorder Overweight prediabetes syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The first affiliated hospital of Xiamen university

    Xiamen, Fujian, 361003, China