Can fasting or quitting smoking rewind your biological clock?

NCT ID NCT05678426

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

Summary

This study looked at whether intermittent fasting or quitting smoking can change DNA markers linked to aging and cancer risk. 156 healthy women aged 30-60 followed a 6-month program with coaching and optional exercise. Researchers measured changes in DNA methylation patterns to see if these lifestyle shifts could lower disease risk.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Intermittent Fasting Smoking Cessation

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • European Translational Oncology Prevention and Screening Institute

    Hall in Tirol, Tyrol, 6060, Austria