Time-Restricted eating shows promise for psoriasis inflammation
NCT ID NCT04728165
First seen May 15, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This pilot study tested whether time-restricted feeding (eating all daily calories between 8am and 2pm, then fasting for 18 hours) could reduce inflammation in men with mild to moderate psoriasis. 27 participants (including healthy volunteers) stayed at the clinic for 4.5 days, wore glucose monitors, and completed meal tests. The study measured changes in immune cell activity and other markers of inflammation.
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Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
time-restricted feeding (eating only between 8am and 2pm each day)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary approach to help manage inflammation in psoriasis.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (27 people) that only looks at blood markers, not actual skin improvement. It may not lead to any practical treatment.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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