Can plant extracts help tame blood sugar in prediabetes?
NCT ID NCT05926947
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests two plant-based supplement blends in 87 overweight adults with prediabetes. Over 12 weeks, researchers measure changes in blood sugar markers like HbA1c and post-meal glucose. The goal is to see if these natural extracts can help manage blood sugar levels.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- plant extracts (polyphenols from olive leaf, blackcurrant, pomegranate, grapefruit, white kidney bean, plus chromium and zinc)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement option to help manage blood sugar in people with prediabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage proof-of-concept study, not a large definitive trial. The supplements may not significantly lower blood sugar, and results may not apply to everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Guadalupe, Murcia, 30107, Spain
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