Seaweed and mediterranean diet show promise for Pre-Diabetes immune health
NCT ID NCT06147323
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a seaweed supplement or a Mediterranean-style diet could help people with pre-diabetes control their blood sugar and strengthen their immune system against infections. Researchers studied 45 adults with pre-diabetes, measuring changes in blood glucose, insulin, gut health, and inflammation. The goal was to find simple dietary changes that could reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and related health problems.
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Study facts
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- 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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45 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2023
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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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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18 to 65 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion criteria * Adults aged between 18 and 60 years, with * Fasting blood glucose level of 5.6-6.9mmol/L or impaired HbA1c (HbA1c level of 5.7%-6.4%) * Fasting blood glucose level below 5.6mmol/L or HbA1c level below 5.7%. * For intervention purposes, eligible participants are also required to have a mobile phone and be able to read and speak English. Exclusion criteria * People with a current diagnosis or clinical history of T2DM * People with comorbid conditions that may limit participation in the study, such as a history of an acute cardiovascular event, uncontrolled hypertension, cancer or major psychiatric or cognitive problems. * People who are already participating in a weight loss programme * People receiving drug treatment for pre-diabetes (eg, metformin) * People with a history of long-term use of medicines known to influence glucose metabolism (eg, corticosteroids) * People with elevated liver enzymes (alanine aminotransferase ≥300 IU/L, aspartate aminotransferase ≥300 IU/L) * People who take antibiotics or bacterial agents (Probiotics) within 1 month * Pregnant women, women ready for pregnancy, and nursing mothers
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Health Sciences Research Centre, Life Sciences Department, University of Roehampton
London, UK, SW15 4JD, United Kingdom
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