Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up Women only

Effects of eating nuts on obese diabetic women

Official title: Influence of Acute Nut Intake on the Effects of High Saturated Fat Meals in Obese Diabetic Women

Run by UPECLIN HC FM Botucatu Unesp · NCT06710340 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests if eating walnuts can help obese women with type 2 diabetes reduce inflammation and stress in their bodies after eating high-fat meals.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexWomen only
Enrollment15 (estimated)
SponsorUPECLIN HC FM Botucatu Unesp
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Botucatu, São Paulo)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 15, 2025
Main results expectedApril 15, 2025
Study endsJuly 15, 2025
Registry record updatedApril 6, 2025
Trial IDNCT06710340 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are women over 18 years old who are diagnosed with obesity and non-insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes.

Probably not a fit

Patients with insulin-dependent diabetes, cancer, or other significant health conditions may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the impact of acute walnut consumption on inflammatory responses and oxidative stress in obese women with type 2 diabetes. It aims to understand how walnuts may help mitigate the negative health effects associated with high saturated fat meals, which are linked to obesity and diabetes. Participants will consume nuts during two separate meetings, and their metabolic responses will be monitored to assess the potential benefits of walnut intake. The research focuses on the relationship between diet, obesity, and chronic diseases, particularly in the context of Brazil's rising obesity rates.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into dietary interventions that help manage obesity and type 2 diabetes in women.

How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing research into dietary interventions for obesity and diabetes, this specific approach focusing on walnuts is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Women over 18 years of age
* Diagnosis of obesity (body mass index \[BMI \>30 kg/m²\])
* Diagnosis of non-insulin-dependent type II diabetes

Exclusion Criteria:

* Use of dietary supplements or corticosteroid use in the last 3 months
* Diagnosis of insulin dependent diabetes
* Diagnosis of cancer
* Diagnosis of heart failure
* Diagnosis of kidney diseases
* Diagnosis of liver diseases
* Diagnosis of lung diseases
* Diagnosis ofneurological diseases
* Diagnosis of allergy to any component of the high saturated fat meal or walnuts

Where it's running

  • São Paulo State University (UNESP), Medical School, Botucatu
    Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
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