Could a fiber from onions and bananas help tame diabetes?

NCT ID NCT07464691

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will test whether a natural fiber called oligofructose, found in foods like onions and bananas, can help improve blood sugar, cholesterol, and inflammation in Saudi adults with type 2 diabetes. A total of 100 people (50 with diabetes and 50 without) will take either the fiber or a placebo powder twice daily for 12 weeks. Researchers will track changes in blood tests and gut bacteria to see if this simple dietary addition makes a difference.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: oligofructose (a natural dietary fiber)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement to help manage blood sugar and reduce inflammation in type 2 diabetes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 100 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the supplement might not significantly improve diabetes control.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Inflammation inflammatory disease Obesity obesity disorder type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GUT MICROBIOME INFLAMMATION METABOLIC HEALTH OBESITY TYPE 2 DIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital

Riyadh, 11564, Saudi Arabia

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