Improving blood sugar and reducing inflammation through diet changes.
Official title: GFREE - A Study for Improved Blood Sugar Levels, Reduced Inflammation and for Increasing Knowledge of the Connection Between Diabetes and COVID-19.
Run by Göteborg University · NCT05894746 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether a gluten-free diet and probiotics can help improve blood sugar levels and reduce inflammation in healthy people, including those with and without diabetes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 6 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Göteborg University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Gothenburg and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 4, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 1, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | October 15, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT05894746 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include healthy individuals, parents, and children or adults with or without diabetes who are interested in dietary interventions.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients diagnosed with celiac disease will not benefit from this study as they are excluded from participation.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to investigate the effects of a gluten-free diet and probiotics on glycemic control and inflammation in healthy volunteers, including children, adolescents, and adults with or without diabetes. Participants will consume both gluten-free products and gluten-containing products, as well as gluten with probiotics, to assess their impact on inflammatory biomarkers and glycemic control. The study employs a cross-over design, allowing researchers to compare the effects within individuals over time. The goal is to identify individuals who may have an inflammatory response affecting their glycemic control.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to dietary recommendations that improve blood sugar management and reduce inflammation for individuals at risk of diabetes and autoimmune diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results in dietary interventions for managing inflammation and glycemic control, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: \- none Exclusion Criteria: \- A diagnosis of celiac disease
Where it's running
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University of Skövde
Skövde, Sweden Recruiting -
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Gothenburg, Sweden Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Åsa Torinsson Naluai, PhD — Göteborg University
- Study coordinator: Åsa Torinsson Naluai, PhD
- Email: asa.torinsson.naluai@gu.se
- Phone: (0046)768-979149
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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.