Fructose study aims to uncover hidden link to prediabetes
NCT ID NCT04168372
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how fructose in meals influences fat production and blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes or insulin resistance. Researchers will give participants special labeled fructose or pyruvate in liquid meals to track these processes. The goal is to better understand the mechanisms behind fructose's role in metabolic issues.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- fructose
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help explain how fructose contributes to prediabetes and insulin resistance, pointing toward dietary recommendations.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 35 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It measures biological markers, not health outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Touro University California
Vallejo, California, 94592, United States
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