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Weight-loss trial of online intermittent fasting program

Effectiveness of the Brief Online Intermittent Fasting Program for Weight Loss: A Randomized Controlled Study - Online IF Study

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
JPRN
Registry ID
JPRN-UMIN000058429
Enrollment
72
Registered
2025-07-11
Start date
2025-07-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Overweight and Obesity

Interventions

The Brief Online IF Program A. Initial Fasting Guidance Session (Single Session) One-time online instruction prior to intervention initiation covers IF protocols (e.g., 16:8 method), safety precau

Sponsors

Kyoto University
Lead Sponsor
HealthTech.Lab Inc.
Collaborator

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Generally healthy adults who aged 20 to 65 whose BMI 23 or more. can take regular 1 day off. can communicate in Japanese. have access to the Internet and can use mobile app during the study. can visit Kyoto university at baseline and 12th week for the outcome measurement. can have blood drawn and fast before at the measurements. understand the study content and are willing to join the program.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: BMI 35 or more. have history of heart disease, kidney disease, and other major medical conditions. medication of anti-diabetics. smoker or heavy drinker - average 4 or more drinks per day, or 14 or more drinks per week. night-shift worker. possibility of moving, job change, travel abroad and other substantial change of living condition. lactating, pregnant, or plan to be pregnant during the study. men with fat percentage of 10% or less, or women with fat percentage of 20% or less. professional or amateur athletes. commitment to athletic or physical training of 12 hours or more per week. other reasons recognized as inappropriate by the researcher.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in body weight. However, we defined a reduction of 3% or more from baseline body weight as a clinically meaningful change (Minimal Clinically Important Change; MIC). The primary analysis will compare the proportion of participants achieving this MIC threshold between trial arms.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Body weight, Fat mass, Muscle mass

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactTomonari Shimamoto

Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine

onlineifstudy@yobou.med.kyoto-u.ac.jp075-753-2426

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026