16-Hour fasting may ease menopause symptoms and weight gain

NCT ID NCT06855784

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

Summary

This study tests if eating only during an 8-hour window each day (16-hour fast) helps menopausal women lose weight and reduce menopause symptoms. It includes women going through natural menopause or those with hormone-sensitive breast cancer. 84 participants will be randomly assigned to the fasting plan or their usual eating pattern for 12 weeks, with an optional 12-month follow-up.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hormone receptor-positive breast cancer Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

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  • Geneva University Hospitals

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    Geneva, Canton of Geneva, 1211, Switzerland

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