Low-Carb diet shows promise for blood sugar control in obesity

NCT ID NCT04234373

First seen May 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This pilot study explores how a 6-month low-carbohydrate diet affects blood sugar control, body composition, and gut-brain interactions in 40 obese adults with or without glucose intolerance or diabetes. Participants follow a low-carb eating plan, and researchers measure changes in blood sugar, body fat, and metabolites. The goal is to see if this diet can help manage blood sugar and weight in this population.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • St Clara Research Ltd, St Claraspital Basel

    Basel, 4002, Switzerland

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus glucose intolerance 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.