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Cherry on top: daily fruit may improve blood sugar and inflammation

NCT ID NCT07155915

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Instituto Politécnico da Guarda Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study tested whether eating 280 grams of sweet cherries daily for 42 days could improve metabolic health in 27 healthy adults. Researchers measured changes in blood sugar, inflammation, and other markers. The goal is to see if cherries might help prevent conditions like diabetes and heart disease, and to inform larger future studies.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Sweet cherries (280 g daily)
What this could lead to
If cherries improve markers like blood sugar and inflammation, this could support using them as part of a healthy diet to reduce risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study in healthy adults, so results may not apply to others. It only tests short-term effects, and any benefits might not last or be significant.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

27 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Finished

Jul 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-65 years old * Healthy individuals with no known metaboli disorders Exclusion Criteria: * Alcohol consumption * Smoking * Adverse or allergic reaction to cherries * Use of antibiotics, anxiolytics, or dietary supplements * Pregnancy or lactation * Weight changes greater than 10% in the previous year.

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Metabolic health

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Instituto Politécnico da Guarda

    Guarda, Portugal

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