Milk may ward off diabetes in Lactose-Intolerant individuals

NCT ID NCT06513026

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether drinking regular milk can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes in people with lactose intolerance who also have pre-diabetes. Researchers will compare regular milk to lactose-free milk over 12 weeks in 40 adults. They will measure changes in gut bacteria, blood sugar levels, and digestive symptoms.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Lactose-containing milk
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary approach to reduce type 2 diabetes risk in people with lactose intolerance.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and drinking milk could cause digestive discomfort.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

glucose intolerance lactose intolerance prediabetes syndrome type 2 diabetes mellitus prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETES MELLITUS, TYPE 2 LACTASE PERSISTENCE LACTOSE INTOLERANCE LACTOSE INTOLERANT PRE-DIABETES

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Locations

HCHS/SOL Bronx Field Center
RECRUITING

The Bronx, New York, 10458, United States

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