Can a tropical fruit rind help Pre-Diabetic obesity? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07419074

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

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether Garcinia cambogia rind powder, a dietary supplement, can improve weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol in 90 pre-diabetic obese adults aged 30-60. Participants took the powder daily for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if it helps control metabolic problems before diabetes develops.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Garcinia cambogia rind powder (a dietary supplement)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement to help manage weight and blood sugar in pre-diabetic obese people.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with no phase, so results may not be strong or generalizable. The supplement might not work better than placebo, and long-term safety is unclear.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

glucose intolerance hepatocellular adenoma Obesity obesity disorder prediabetes syndrome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

Sana Noreen

Lahore, 54000, Pakistan

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