Intermittent fasting may cut cancer risk in obesity
NCT ID NCT05114798
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study compares time-restricted eating (eating only between 12pm-8pm) to daily calorie restriction for weight loss and colorectal cancer risk reduction in 193 obese adults aged 45-70. Participants follow their assigned diet for 6 months, then a maintenance phase for another 6 months. Researchers will measure weight, body fat, and blood markers linked to cancer risk.
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 (intermittent fasting)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, effective lifestyle strategy to reduce obesity and potentially lower colorectal cancer risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a mid-stage behavioral study with 193 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Adherence to the eating schedule can be challenging, and weight loss may not directly translate to cancer prevention.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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