Status:
COMPLETED
The Effects of Water-only Fasting and Refeeding on Body Composition
Lead Sponsor:
TrueNorth Health Foundation
Conditions:
Visceral Obesity
Insulin Resistance
Eligibility:
All Genders
40-70 years
Brief Summary
This observational pilot study will assess the effects of water-only fasting on body composition and insulin resistance
Detailed Description
This pilot study will explore the effects of water-only fasting followed by an exclusively whole-plant-food diet free of added salt, oil, and sugar on body composition with a particular focus on visce...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Any gender
- 40-70 years old
- Fasting plasma glucose \<126mg/dL and/or hemoglobin A1c \<7%
- BMI between 25 and 40 kg/m2
- Elect and qualify for a water-only fast of at least 10 consecutive days
- Provide informed consent
- Internet and computer access
- Able to return for 6-week follow-up visit
Exclusion
- Active malignancy
- Active inflammatory disorder including classic autoimmune connective tissue (Lupus, Sjogrens, ANCA), multiple sclerosis, and inflammatory bowel disorders (Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's)
- Stroke or heart attack within the last 12 months
- Break water-only fast before 10 days with juice or food.
- Break water-only fast after 10 days with juice or food before end-of-fast blood draw occurs.
- Leave center before completing at least 5 days of refeeding
- Unable to lay still on the back for at least 10 min
- Abdominal metal implants
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 15 2020
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
48 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04514146
Start Date
August 15 2020
End Date
October 1 2021
Last Update
October 6 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Toshia Myers
Santa Rosa, California, United States, 95404