Artichoke and Mediterranean diet to prevent type 2 diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special extract from artichoke by-products, combined with a Mediterranean diet, can help prevent type 2 diabetes in people who are at risk. It aims to improve how your body handles sugar and insulin.
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Who can take part
- You are between 25 and 35 BMI (a measure of body weight relative to height).
- You have a HOMA-IR score of 2.5 or higher (a blood test result that shows you may be at risk for diabetes).
- You have not been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
- You are not taking any medications or supplements for weight loss or blood sugar control.
- You have not taken antibiotics in the past 3 months.
- You are willing to follow a Mediterranean diet and exercise plan, and attend study visits in person.
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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