Could Legume-Enriched bread help tame blood sugar?

NCT ID NCT07652320

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: University of Nottingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study investigates whether replacing some wheat flour with legume flours (chickpea, pea, or lentil) in Arabic bread can reduce blood sugar spikes after eating. Overweight or obese adults aged 18–65 will consume different breads and have their blood glucose and appetite measured. The goal is to see if these alternative flours offer a healthier option for blood sugar control.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: legume-enriched bread (chickpea, pea, or lentil flour blend)
What this could lead to: If legume-enriched bread lowers blood sugar spikes, it could offer a simple dietary swap to help manage glucose levels and reduce diabetes risk.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 14 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The breads may not taste acceptable or show meaningful differences.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GLYCAEMIC RESPONSE OBESITY OVERWEIGHT

Contacts and locations

Locations

School of Biosciences, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, United Kingdom

Nottingham, United Kingdom

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