Effects of daily vinegar consumption on blood sugar control
Daily Vinegar Ingestion and 24-Hour Blood Glucose Control in Adults With Glucose Intolerance: A Randomized Crossover Trial
NA · Arizona State University · NCT06319443
This study tests if drinking vinegar every day can help adults with glucose intolerance better control their blood sugar levels.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 12 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Arizona State University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Phoenix, Arizona) |
| Trial ID | NCT06319443 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how daily ingestion of vinegar affects blood glucose levels in adults with glucose intolerance using continuous glucose monitoring. Participants will be randomly assigned to consume either red wine vinegar or a placebo for the first four days, followed by a switch for the next four days. The study aims to provide insights into glucose variability over a 24-hour period, which traditional testing methods do not capture. Measurements of body composition and glucose levels will be taken throughout the trial to assess the impact of vinegar on glucose dynamics.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who are glucose intolerant or have a history of prediabetes or gestational diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently on a non-typical diet, taking insulin, or unwilling to tolerate vinegar ingestion may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could offer a simple dietary intervention to help manage blood glucose levels in individuals with glucose intolerance.
How similar studies have performed: While there is existing research on vinegar's effects on glucose levels, this study's use of continuous glucose monitoring for a detailed analysis is a novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * glucose intolerance (defined as one of the following: fasting glucose \>99 mg/dl; diagnosis of prediabetes or diabetes; history of gestational diabetes) * 18 years of age or older * sedentary or moderately active (defined as a score ≤ 24 on the Godin-Shepard Leisure Time Physical Activity Questionnaire) Exclusion Criteria: * currently adhering to a non-typical diet that would impact carbohydrate intake (including weight loss diets) * medication/drug use that has not been consistent for the previous 3 months or will be discontinued during the trial * any acute illness * regular smokers, pregnant or lactating women, or individuals taking insulin * Unwilling to tolerate vinegar ingestion
Where this trial is running
Phoenix, Arizona
- 850 PBC — Phoenix, Arizona, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Carol Johnston, PhD
- Email: carol.johnston@asu.edu
- Phone: 6024962539
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Glucose Intolerance, glucose, continuous glucose monitoring, vinegar