Could curd cheese be a surprising ally against high cholesterol and blood sugar?
NCT ID NCT07676838
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial investigates whether eating 100 grams of curd cheese daily as part of a personalized diet for 8 weeks can improve cholesterol levels, blood sugar, and body measurements in overweight adults aged 40 to 64. Participants are randomly assigned to either a curd cheese-supplemented diet or a standard healthy diet without curd cheese. The study measures changes in HbA1c, fasting glucose, and lipid profile to see if this simple dietary addition offers metabolic benefits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- curd cheese
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary addition to help manage cholesterol and blood sugar in overweight adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, short-term trial (44 people, 8 weeks) with no blinding, so results may not be generalizable or lasting.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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44 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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40 to 64 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 40-64 years. * Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 25 kg/m². * Individuals who voluntarily applied to the Darıca Healthy Life Center and agreed to participate in the study. * Individuals who have had HbA1c, glucose, and lipid profile measurements within the past month, or will have these measurements taken as part of this study. * Individuals who are able to comply with the curd cheese-supplemented dietary intervention for at least 8 weeks. * Individuals who have signed the written informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. * Individuals with chronic diseases such as renal, hepatic, or cardiac failure. * Individuals with lactose intolerance or allergy to milk and dairy products. * Pregnant or lactating women. * Individuals with restricted protein intake for any medical reason. * Individuals who have participated in another dietary intervention program within the last 3 months. * Individuals diagnosed with psychiatric disorders requiring regular treatment. * Individuals with irregular lifestyles or communication difficulties that may prevent adherence to the dietary intervention.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Darıca Healthy Life Center
Kocaeli, DARICA, 41700, Turkey (Türkiye)
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