Could a keto diet tame prediabetes inflammation?
NCT ID NCT06911879
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether a low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet with fewer calories can reduce inflammation and improve blood sugar control in prediabetic obese adults aged 18 to 40. Ninety participants were split into three groups: a keto diet, a normal diet with fewer calories, or a normal diet without calorie restriction. The main focus was on changes in blood markers of inflammation and insulin resistance over 12 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
ketogenic diet with caloric restriction
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a dietary approach to reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity in people with prediabetes and obesity.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 90 participants, so results may not apply to broader populations. Dietary adherence can be challenging, and the long-term effects of a ketogenic diet are not fully known.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for OBESITY are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Aseel nutrition center
Amman, Jordan