Carbs under the microscope: new study tests how carb type and amount impact metabolism

NCT ID NCT07533513

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how the amount and type of carbohydrates in your diet affect blood sugar, fats, and gut health. Twenty adults with or at risk for metabolic syndrome will eat four different carb diets in a random order. The goal is to understand which carb patterns are best for metabolism.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: dietary carbohydrate (varying quantity and glycemic index)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help design better dietary guidelines for managing or preventing metabolic syndrome.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Dietary interventions are hard to control outside the lab.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome metabolic syndrome X

As listed by the trial registrant

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

METABOLIC SYNDROME (METS) METABOLIC SYNDROME RISK FACTORS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sun Yat-sen University

Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518107, China

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