Daily supplements may cut heart risks for diabetes patients

NCT ID NCT06351566

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Huazhong University of Science and Technology Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether taking daily vitamin D3 and prebiotics (inulin) for six months could improve heart health markers in 190 adults with type 2 diabetes. Researchers measured blood sugar control, cholesterol, and gut bacteria changes. The goal is to find simple dietary ways to lower cardiovascular risk in this population.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) and prebiotics (inulin)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement strategy to help manage heart disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study, so results may not apply to everyone. Supplements are not a substitute for standard diabetes care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETES MELLITUS, TYPE 2

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bao'an Center Hosipital of Shenzhen

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Wuhan, Hubei, China

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