Probiotics vs. metformin: a new hope for prediabetes?

NCT ID NCT04341571

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether probiotics can control blood sugar as well as metformin in people with prediabetes. Thirty adults aged 31-60 with prediabetes will take either probiotics or metformin for 13 weeks. The goal is to see if probiotics offer a new treatment option to prevent type 2 diabetes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

glucose intolerance hyperglycemia Insulin Resistance prediabetes syndrome type 2 diabetes mellitus prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • INSTITUTO DE TERAPÉUTICA EXPERIMENTAL Y CLÍNICA. Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud

    Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44340, Mexico