Sugar showdown: which sweetener wreaks havoc on your gut?

NCT ID NCT06799715

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study gives 20 healthy adults drinks containing sucrose (table sugar), glucose, fructose, or plain water, then measures how their bodies respond. Researchers track gut hormones, blood sugar, digestion speed, and other health markers. The goal is to understand the unique effects of each sugar, which could inform future nutrition guidelines.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

sucrose, glucose, fructose, and water

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help explain how different sugars impact appetite, blood sugar, and digestion, guiding better dietary advice.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study in healthy people, so results may not apply to everyone. It only looks at short-term effects, not long-term health outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

blood coagulation disease gastroparesis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • St. Claraspital

    Basel, 4002, Switzerland