Could a ketogenic diet beat Low-Fat for diabetes control?

NCT ID NCT06115265

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of New Mexico Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two lifestyle programs for people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes: one using a ketogenic diet and the other a low-fat diet. Over 12 months, researchers will track changes in weight, blood sugar, blood pressure, and heart health. The goal is to see which diet leads to better metabolic improvements.

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
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a medically-supervised ketogenic diet is a better option than a standard low-fat diet for managing diabetes and weight.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply to everyone. The ketogenic diet can be hard to stick with and may raise cholesterol in some people.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder prediabetes syndrome type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

KETOGENIC DIETING OBESITY PREDIABETES TYPE 2 DIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of New Mexico
RECRUITING

Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87131, United States

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