Coconut-Based diet could help obese adults improve metabolic health

NCT ID NCT07423884

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will test whether a low-calorie diet rich in medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) from traditional Minangkabau foods can improve metabolic health in 40 obese adults. Participants will follow a diet based on coconut milk dishes for a period, and researchers will measure changes in weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, and other markers. The goal is to see if this diet can shift people from unhealthy obesity to a healthier metabolic state.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Low-calorie diet rich in medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) from traditional Minangkabau foods

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a dietary approach to improve metabolic health in people with obesity.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply widely. The diet may be hard to follow long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus Dyslipidemias inherited lipid metabolism disorder Insulin Resistance Obesity obesity disorder

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Prof. Nur Indrawaty Lipoeto

    Padang, West Sumatera, Indonesia

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