Nicotinic Acid for Reversing Prediabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a controlled-release form of nicotinic acid (a type of vitamin B3) can help people with prediabetes get their blood sugar back to normal. It also looks at how the treatment affects liver health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with prediabetes (not diabetes).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 20 or higher.
- You are willing to stop certain medications and supplements before and during the trial.
- You do not have serious kidney, liver, or other unstable medical conditions.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study.
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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