Kefir trial for better health in Edmonton adults
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests if drinking kefir, a fermented dairy drink, can improve health in adults who are overweight or have high blood sugar or type 2 diabetes. It looks at how kefir might help with weight, blood sugar, and overall wellness.
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Who can take part
- You live in Edmonton or the nearby area and can drive to the study site
- You are between 24 and 70 years old
- You are overweight or have obesity (BMI over 25 if white, over 23 if Asian)
- You have either high blood sugar (fasting glucose 5.6-6.9 mmol/L or HbA1C 5.5-6.4%) or a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes (fasting glucose 7.0+ or HbA1C 6.5%+)
- You do not regularly eat fermented foods like kefir, kombucha, or kimchi (no more than 3 servings per week in the last 3 months)
- You do not have any stomach or gut disorders, are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and are not taking certain medications (like antibiotics, steroids, or immune-suppressing drugs)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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