Could mulberry leaf help obese Kids' blood sugar?
NCT ID NCT07494253
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study is testing whether a mulberry leaf extract supplement (Reducose) can help control blood sugar spikes after meals in obese children and adolescents. Eighty participants will take either the supplement or a placebo twice daily for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in blood sugar and insulin levels during glucose tolerance tests.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- mulberry leaf extract (Reducose)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement to help manage blood sugar spikes in obese children and adolescents.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early pilot study, so results may not be conclusive. The supplement is not a treatment for obesity or diabetes, and individual results may vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ospedale Pediatrico Giovanni XXIII
Bari, 70124, Italy
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