Effects of sourdough fermentation on blood sugar in prediabetic adults
Official title: Effects of Natural Sourdough Fermentation Duration and Acid Development on Postprandial Blood Glucose in Prediabetic Adults
Run by Arizona State University · NCT06925451 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing if eating sourdough bread that has been fermented for longer can help lower blood sugar levels in adults with prediabetes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 15 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Arizona State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Phoenix, Arizona) |
| Trial ID | NCT06925451 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults diagnosed with prediabetes who are not taking diabetic medications.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are on medications affecting blood glucose or those following a carbohydrate-restricted diet 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 trial investigates how different fermentation durations of sourdough bread affect postprandial blood glucose levels in adults with prediabetes. Participants will consume sourdough bread with varying fermentation times after fasting, allowing researchers to measure the impact on their blood sugar response. The study aims to determine if longer fermentation times lead to improved glycemic control compared to traditional yeast bread. By focusing on naturally fermented sourdough, the trial seeks to explore a dietary intervention that could enhance metabolic health in prediabetic individuals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a dietary strategy to help manage blood sugar levels in prediabetic patients.
How similar studies have gone: While few studies have specifically examined the effects of naturally fermented sourdough on prediabetes, related research on fermented foods and glycemic control suggests potential benefits.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * prediabetes; not on metformin; no known food allergies or sensitivities; not supplementing pre/post biotics Exclusion Criteria: * following diet that restricts carbohydrates; medication use affecting blood glucose; acute illness; smoker; pregnant; lactating; GI tract surgery; not willing to follow protocol
Where it's running
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850 Pbc
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Carol Johnston, PhD
- Email: carol.johnston@asu.edu
- Phone: 6024962539
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.