Fasting for clearer skin? study tests Time-Restricted eating for psoriasis
NCT ID NCT05590247
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether intermittent fasting (eating only during certain hours) can reduce disease severity and improve quality of life for people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Sixty overweight adults were randomly assigned to either follow an intermittent fasting diet or their usual diet for 12 weeks, then were monitored for another 12 weeks. The main goal was to see if a larger study is possible, while also tracking changes in skin and joint symptoms, weight, and quality of life.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2022
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age and older * Established patient at the clinical site with a diagnosis of mild to moderate plaque psoriasis despite treatment * Ability to consent and follow dietary instructions * Overweight (BMI ≥ 25) * No change in systemic psoriasis treatment for 6 weeks Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy and/or breastfeeding * Insulin-dependent diabetics * Severe heart, kidney, and liver disease * Obesity due to medical condition * Use of medical treatment for weight reduction
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio, 43201, United States
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