Could a simple legume soup help tame blood sugar?

NCT ID NCT07688694

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First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a soup made from boiled legume seed coats can help control blood sugar in people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Participants drink the soup daily for 30 days. Researchers measure changes in blood sugar, cholesterol, and markers of inflammation and oxidative stress.

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Active substance
legume seed coat soup (from Vigna mungo or Macrotyloma uniflorum)
What this could lead to
If effective, this soup could offer a simple, natural dietary supplement to help manage blood sugar and reduce diabetes-related risks.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with no placebo control. The effect may be modest, and results may not apply to everyone with diabetes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 100 people

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Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Jul 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: i. Healthy volunteers aged 20 to \<60 years. ii. Individuals with one or more of the following risk factors: BMI \>25 kg/m², systolic blood pressure (SBP) \>130 mmHg, dyslipidemia, or HbA1c between 5.7-6.4% (prediabetes range). iii. Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Exclusion Criteria: i. History of gastrointestinal diseases. ii. Use of antibiotics within the past 3 months. iii. Pregnant or lactating women. iv. Individuals diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, cancer, liver disease, or autoimmune disorders. v. Current use of alpha-glucosidase inhibitor medications.

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Locations

  • JSS Medical College

    Mysore, Karnataka, 570015, India

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