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Kitchen cures? study tests bitter melon, berries for diabetes control

NCT ID NCT07233460

Disease control Sponsor: Hatice Demirağ, Ph.D Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether taking bitter melon, blueberry, or cranberry powder for 12 weeks could improve blood sugar control and reduce symptoms in people with type 2 diabetes. 120 adults on oral diabetes medication were randomly assigned to one of the three supplements. Researchers measured HbA1c (a long-term blood sugar marker) and diabetes symptoms before and after the treatment period.

What this could mean

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Active substance
bitter melon, blueberry, and cranberry powder extracts
What this could lead to
If effective, these natural supplements could offer a simple, low-cost way to help manage blood sugar and diabetes symptoms alongside standard medication.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 120 participants. The supplements are not a replacement for diabetes medication, and results may not apply to everyone. Dietary supplements can also interact with other drugs.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

120 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2024

Finished

May 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being 18 years of age or older, * Volunteering to participate in the study, * Being conscious and able to communicate, * Having been diagnosed with T2DM at least 3 months prior and currently using oral antidiabetic medication, * Be using one of the following powder extracts-bitter melon, blueberry, or cranberry-for the first time as a complementary treatment upon a physician's recommendation and be on the first day of use, * Not taking any other medications that affect blood sugar, * No allergy to bitter melon, blueberry, or cranberry, * Not engaging in exercise, * Taking 10g of bitter melon, blueberry, or cranberry powder extract daily. Exclusion Criteria: * Not meeting the inclusion criteria, having a known psychological disorder, * Having previously received complementary therapy for DM, or having hearing loss.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Signs and Symptoms type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Patient Symptoms and signs Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gümüşhane University

    Gümüşhane, 29600, Turkey (Türkiye)

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