Birth control pills and IUDs may change how your body handles sugar
NCT ID NCT07169591
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how different types of hormonal birth control affect the way young, healthy women process sugar. Researchers will compare three groups: women not on birth control, those taking birth control pills, and those using an IUD. Participants will drink a sugary solution and have blood drawn over two hours to measure glucose and insulin levels.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help explain how different types of hormonal birth control affect blood sugar regulation and long-term metabolic health.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study with only 54 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It looks at short-term glucose responses, not long-term health outcomes.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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McMaster University, Ivor Wynne Centre
RECRUITINGHamilton, Ontario, L8S 4K1, Canada
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