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Could vinegar and fasting fix prediabetes cholesterol?

NCT ID NCT07710898

Disease control Sponsor: University of Lahore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether taking date cider vinegar daily, alone or combined with 5:2 intermittent fasting, can improve cholesterol and other metabolic measures in adults with prediabetes and mild to moderate high cholesterol or blood pressure. Participants are randomly assigned to standard dietary advice, vinegar alone, or vinegar plus two non-consecutive fasting days per week for three months. The goal is to see if these simple dietary changes can lower heart disease risk in people with early blood sugar problems.

What this could mean

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Active substance
date cider vinegar and 5:2 intermittent fasting
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, natural way to improve cholesterol and blood sugar in people with prediabetes, potentially reducing heart disease risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study without a placebo control, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. The vinegar and fasting regimen may be hard to stick with long-term.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

108 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2026

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

35 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * The inclusion criterion was target adults with both gender aged 35-65 years. * Adults with a diagnosis of mild to moderate hypertension * Mild hypertension (140-159/90-99 mm Hg) * Moderate hypertension (160-179/100-109 mm Hg) * Adults having mild to moderate alterations in lipid profile * Triglycerides: 150 to 499 mg/dL * LDL-C levels: Mild Alteration (130 to 159 mg/dL) and Moderate Alteration (160 to 189 mg/dL) * Adults with pre-diabetes (hbA1c= 5.6-6.4%) were used. * Patients were solicited from hospital. Exclusion Criteria: * Any Lactating and pregnant women were not included. * Any person allergic to citric acid. * Adults suffering from critical health conditions, including cancer.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus hyperlipidemia hypertensive disorder inherited lipid metabolism disorder prediabetes syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Diabete mellitus Hyperlipidemia Prediabetes

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The University of Lahore

    Lahore, Pakistan

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