Fenugreek seeds tested as a natural remedy for metabolic syndrome

NCT ID NCT07056712

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: University of Guadalajara Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether taking fenugreek seed powder daily for 12 weeks can improve key signs of metabolic syndrome, such as waist size, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. Researchers will compare fenugreek to a placebo in 28 adults aged 30 to 60 who have metabolic syndrome. The goal is to see if this common spice can help control the condition.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Fenugreek seed
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement to help manage metabolic syndrome.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 28 people, so results may not apply widely. Fenugreek may cause digestive upset or interact with medications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome Insulin Resistance metabolic syndrome X

As listed by the trial registrant

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

METABOLIC SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

Instituto de Terapéutica Experimental y Clínica (INTEC), Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud (CUCS), Universidad de Guadalajara.

Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44340, Mexico

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