Carbs under the microscope: can changing what you eat fix your metabolism?
NCT ID NCT07533513
First seen Apr 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study looks at how different amounts and types of carbohydrates (like high vs. low glycemic index foods) affect blood sugar, fats, and gut bacteria. Researchers will test four different diets in 20 adults with or at risk for metabolic syndrome. The goal is to understand which carb patterns are best for metabolic health.
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Sun Yat-sen University
Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518107, China
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What this could mean
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Active substance
dietary carbohydrate (varying quantity and glycemic index)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help design better dietary guidelines for managing or preventing metabolic syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply widely. Dietary interventions are hard to control precisely.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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