Using blueberries to improve health in women with prediabetes

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 evaluate the effects of freeze-dried wild blueberry powder on cardiometabolic health, cognitive function, and gut microbiota in adult women with prediabetes. The study will involve a six-week randomized, placebo-controlled design where participants will consume either blueberry powder or a placebo daily. Researchers will measure changes in health parameters such as blood glucose levels, cognitive performance, and gut health to determine the effectiveness of blueberries as a dietary intervention. This research is significant as it addresses a gap in understanding the impact of blueberries on health outcomes specifically in women with prediabetes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Women aged 20-65 years old
* Prediabetes (fasting blood glucose 100-125 mg/dL and/or HbA1c percentage between 5.7-6.4)
* Body Mass Index between 25-30 kg/m\^2

Exclusion Criteria:

* Allergies to berries
* Use of insulin, antidiabetic, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatory drugs
* Active cancer, gastrointestinal, renal, thyroid, stage 1 \& 2 hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases, neurological diseases, or severe head injury
* Smoking
* Consumes greater than 2 alcoholic beverages per day
* Consumes antioxidant, probiotic, and prebiotic supplements
* Pregnant or Lactating
* Actively participating in a weight loss program
* Currently taking berry supplements or recently participated in another study taking berry supplements

Where it's running

• Georgia State University
  Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Rafaela G Feresin, PhD — Georgia State University
• Study coordinator: Rafaela G Feresin, PhD
• Email: berries@gsu.edu
• Phone: 404-413-1233

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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.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.