Junk food diet study: will eating cleaner keep blood sugar steady?
NCT ID NCT07175701
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether reducing ultra-processed foods (like chips and sugary drinks) can improve blood sugar levels in healthy Korean adults aged 20-39. Participants will wear a continuous glucose monitor and report their diet for 10 days before and after receiving dietary counseling. The goal is to see if cutting back on these foods helps keep blood sugar more stable after meals.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 50 people
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- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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20 to 39 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Korean adults aged 20-39 years 2. Not currently pregnant 3. No personal history of diabetes or other glucose-related conditions 4. Consume ≥25% of daily energy intake from UPFs, as assessed by an online, self-administered semi-quantitative screening food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) 5. No restriction on wearing a CGM device 6. No increased risk of bleeding 7. No prior adverse reaction to CGM devices 8. Willingness to participate in follow-up assessments Exclusion Criteria: 1. Unable to maintain continuous follow-up during the study period (e.g., due to special plans such as traveling) 2. Planning to follow a special or restrictive diet (e.g., for weight loss) during the study period
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Locations
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Health Promotion Lab, College of Health Science, Korea University
RECRUITINGSeoul, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
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