Precision nutrition approach for managing type 2 diabetes

The PRECISION-T2D Study: Precision Nutrition Study for Type 2 Diabetes

NA · Westlake University · NCT05885828

This study is testing whether a personalized nutrition plan, using either a plant-based diet or a standard diabetic diet, can help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels better.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment200 (estimated)
Ages35 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorWestlake University (other)
Locations2 sites (Hangzhou, Zhejiang and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05885828 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study focuses on the role of precision nutrition in managing blood glucose levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a plant-based diet or a conventional diabetic diet, with standardized meals provided throughout the intervention. The study will also explore the impact of gut microbiota on glycemic responses through individual N-of-1 trials comparing different types of bread. Participants will track their dietary intake and undergo follow-up assessments over a period of up to one month, with additional follow-ups every 1-2 years.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who have lived in Hangzhou for at least five years.

Not a fit: Patients with serious complications from type 2 diabetes, such as renal failure, or those who are already following a vegetarian diet may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more effective dietary interventions tailored to individual needs, improving blood glucose management in patients with type 2 diabetes.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated that dietary interventions can significantly impact glycemic responses, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes;
* Living in Hangzhou for at least five years;
* Have the willingness or ability to complete the intervention and sample collection

Exclusion Criteria:

* Mental and physical disability;
* Already is a vegetarian;
* Cancer and serious complications from type 2 diabetes, such as renal failure;
* Using insulin for more than 5 years;
* Unstable medical/medication status;
* Current alcohol or drug abuse;
* Taking antibiotics in the last three months

Where this trial is running

Hangzhou, Zhejiang and 1 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Type 2 Diabetes, N-of-1, plant-based diet, precision nutrition, continuous glucose monitoring, type 2 diabetes

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.