A handful of pecans a day may tame blood sugar and cholesterol

NCT ID NCT07732816

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Viterbo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates whether eating 1.5 ounces of pecans every day for eight weeks can improve blood sugar, cholesterol levels, and body composition in adults who are overweight or obese. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the pecan group or a control group that receives only dietary counseling. The study aims to see if a simple, whole-food addition can help reduce cardiometabolic risk factors.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: 1.5 oz of pecans daily
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary addition to help manage weight and reduce heart disease risk.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 22 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Dietary changes can be hard to sustain, and pecans are calorie-dense.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Inflammation Obesity obesity disorder Overweight prediabetes syndrome

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OBESITY & OVERWEIGHT

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