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Legume power: daily pulses may boost gut and metabolic health

NCT ID NCT07574008

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University College Absalon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether eating 100 grams of fermented or unfermented legumes daily for two weeks can lower blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and improve gut health in healthy adults. Fifty participants will first follow their normal diet, then eat legume-based foods like hummus or legume pasta. Researchers will track blood sugar continuously and measure cholesterol, gut bacteria, and other health markers.

What this could mean

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Active substance
lactic acid fermented legumes (pulses)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that eating fermented legumes daily improves blood sugar control and gut health in healthy people.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial in healthy adults, so results may not apply to people with health conditions. The intervention is short (2 weeks), and benefits may be modest or not last.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 50 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * No diabetes Exclusion Criteria: * Treatment with antibiotics within the last three months. * Ongoing treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. * Metabolic diseases, including diabetes. * Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. * Allergies or intolerance to legumes. * People that report eating \> 25 g per day of legumes as part of their habitual diet.

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Locations

  • University College Absalon

    Slagelse, 4200, Denmark