CompletedNot Applicable

Glycemic Variability in Intermittent Fasting

Croatia10 participantsStarted 2021-01-26

Plain-language summary

The aim was to test the difference in glycemic variability after meal consumption during intermittent fasting and the usual diet.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 45 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Body Mass Index in the range between 18.5 and 29.9 kg/m\^2 * stable sleep pattern (going to bed between 21:30h and midnight) * for women: regular menstrual cycle lasting between 21 and 35 days, with average bleeding time 2 to 6 days Exclusion Criteria: * Body Mass Index below 18.5 or above 29.9 kg/m\^2 * irregular sleeping pattern * work in nightshift * high intensity workout routine * irregular dietary patterns (e.g. skipping meals) * regularly fasting for more than 15 hours per day * diagnosis of diabetes (or other conditions related to glycemic disorders) * hypertension or other cardiovascular disease * neurologic conditions * disease affecting metabolism (like liver, kidney, thyroid or lung) * use of medications for glycemia, hypertension, steroids, adrenergic stimulators, laxatives or supplements affecting glycemia, circadian rhythm, sleep or metabolism in general

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Blood glucose

Timeframe: 3 days per protocol

Glycemic variability

Timeframe: 3 days per protocol

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05806489

SponsorJosip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-03-16

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Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 45 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.