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Ramadan fasting plus exercise: a promising combo for weight loss?

NCT ID NCT07471646

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Michigan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether adding moderate aerobic exercise during Ramadan fasting helps overweight adults lose more fat and improve heart health compared to fasting alone. Twenty-eight participants were split into two groups: one only fasted, the other fasted and exercised five days a week. Researchers measured body fat, blood sugar, and other health markers before and during Ramadan.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Ramadan diurnal fasting and moderate-intensity aerobic exercise
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that combining fasting with exercise is a safe, effective way to improve body composition and heart health during Ramadan.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 28 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The findings are preliminary and need confirmation in larger trials.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

28 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2026

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 20-60 * Body mass index (BMI) ≥27 kg/m² * Planning to observe Ramadan diurnal fasting for the duration of Ramadan Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed cardiovascular, metabolic, renal, or endocrine disease (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular disease) * Use of medications known to affect metabolism, glucose regulation, or lipid metabolism * Current smoking or use of nicotine products * Pregnancy or breastfeeding

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Conditions

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Obesity obesity disorder Overweight Weight Loss

As listed by the trial registrant

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Aerobic exercise Obesity & overweight Ramadan fasting Weight loss

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Michigan School of Kinesiology

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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