Herbal combo shows promise for diabetes control in small study

NCT ID NCT07303127

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a daily supplement of bitter melon extract and snakehead fish powder could help lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. Eighty participants took either the supplement or a placebo for four weeks while continuing their usual metformin medication. Researchers measured changes in fasting blood sugar and other markers to see if the combination offers any benefit.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: bitter melon extract and snakehead fish powder
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement to help manage blood sugar in type 2 diabetes alongside standard medication.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early pilot study with only 80 participants over 4 weeks. Results may not apply to everyone, and the supplement may not significantly lower blood sugar.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS (T2DM)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

Surakarta, Centre Java, 57162, Indonesia

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