Can cinnamon and education ease diabetic nerve pain?
NCT ID NCT07496619
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a diabetes education program plus cinnamon supplements could help adults with type 2 diabetes who have painful nerve damage in their feet. Sixty-two participants were split into two groups and followed for six months. Researchers measured changes in blood sugar, cholesterol, body weight, and pain levels.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cinnamon supplement
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help manage blood sugar and nerve pain in people with type 2 diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, short-term study (62 people, 6 months) without a placebo, so results may not be reliable or apply to everyone. Cinnamon supplements can also interact with other medications.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Al-Quds University
East Jerusalem, Abu Dies, Palestinian Territories
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