Effects of SugarCut® Unripe Guava Fruit Extract on Blood Glucose Regulation
This study is testing if taking SugarCut® Unripe Guava Fruit Extract can help adults with prediabetes manage their blood sugar levels better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei, Beitou Dist.) |
| Trial ID | NCT06330948 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This trial investigates the impact of SugarCut® Unripe Guava Fruit Extract on blood glucose levels in adults with prediabetes. It employs a double-blind, placebo-controlled design, randomly assigning participants to either the guava extract group or a placebo group. Over eight weeks, subjects will undergo fasting blood tests and health evaluations at the start, and at four and eight weeks into the trial. The study aims to determine if the guava extract can effectively regulate blood sugar levels.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 20-60 with fasting blood glucose levels between 100 and 126 mg/dL.
Not a fit: Patients with renal insufficiency, cancer, or those on blood sugar regulation medications may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a natural dietary supplement option for managing blood glucose levels in prediabetic patients.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary research has shown promise for guava extracts in blood sugar regulation, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adults aged 20-60. 2. Fasting blood glucose level is between 100 \~ 126 mg/dL. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with renal insufficiency and kidney dialysis. 2. Cancer patients. 3. Those taking blood sugar regulation-related drugs. 4. Have a history of guava allergy 5. People suffering from mental illness 6. Pregnant and breastfeeding women 7. Long-term use of blood sugar regulating supplements
Where this trial is running
Taipei, Beitou Dist.
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University — Taipei, Beitou Dist., Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: ChienYU Huang, Bachelor
- Email: chienyu.ns11@nycu.edu.tw
- Phone: +886-955-879163
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.