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.

Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ospedale Pediatrico Giovanni XXIII

    Bari, 70124, Italy