Cornstarch timing may be key for rare sugar disorder

NCT ID NCT07645898

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

Summary

This observational study looks at whether taking raw cornstarch with meals helps control blood sugar in adults with glycogen storage disease type I (GSD I). Eight participants will wear continuous glucose monitors and keep food diaries for two weeks. Researchers will compare blood sugar patterns after meals with and without cornstarch. The goal is to better understand how to time cornstarch intake to prevent low blood sugar and improve daily management.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
raw cornstarch
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help personalize dietary advice for people with GSD I, improving blood sugar control and reducing dangerous low blood sugar episodes.
What could go wrong
This is a very small observational study (only 8 people) with no control group, so results may not apply to everyone. It is not testing a new drug or treatment.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • AOU Policlinico "Federico II"

    RECRUITING

    Naples, Napoli, 80131, Italy

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