Gut health drink may tame blood sugar in menopause

NCT ID NCT07565675

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: University of Roehampton Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a daily prebiotic drink (containing inulin) can improve blood sugar control in 30 postmenopausal women with prediabetes. Participants will consume the drink or a placebo for 4 weeks. The goal is to see if this simple dietary supplement can help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: inulin (a prebiotic fiber)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help postmenopausal women with prediabetes improve their blood sugar control.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants and a short 4-week duration. Results may not be generalizable, and the effect on long-term diabetes prevention is unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus Obesity prediabetes syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MENOPAUSE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Health Sciences Research Centre, Life Sciences Department, University of Roehampton

London, UK, SW15 4JD, United Kingdom

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