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Trial of an Herb and Mineral Combination Product on Fasting Glucose in Adults at Risk for Developing Diabetes

A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial to Assess Efficacy and Tolerability of an Herb and Mineral Combination Product on Fasting Glucose in Adults at Risk for Developing Diabetes

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02146157
Enrollment
104
Registered
2014-05-23
Start date
2013-02-28
Completion date
2015-06-30
Last updated
2015-10-14

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Conditions

Prediabetes

Brief summary

This is a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in approximately 104 subjects (52 per group) to evaluate the effectiveness of an herb and mineral combination product on fasting serum glucose levels in subjects with impaired fasting glucose. The study consists of 5 visits: a Screening visit, followed by a Baseline visit (at which eligible subjects will be randomized to product to consume throughout the 12-week supplementation period), followed by Supplementation period visits at 3, 6 and 12 weeks after baseline.

Detailed description

The target population of this clinical trial is otherwise healthy, pre-diabetic adults who present with impaired fasting glucose.

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTherb and mineral combination product

herb and mineral product containing cinnamon, turmeric and holy basil

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTPlacebo

Placebo of herb and mineral product containing cinnamon, turmeric and holy basil

Sponsors

Procter and Gamble
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
NewChapter, Inc.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Be male or female, at least 18 years of age * If age ≥45 years, must have a body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2 * If age \<45 years, must have a body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2 AND present with at least one additional risk factors for developing diabetes. * Agree to use contraception throughout study period, unless postmenopausal or surgically sterile (women only) * Be able to understand the nature and purpose of the study including potential risks and side effects * Be willing to consent to study participation and to comply with study requirements * Have a finger stick fasting blood glucose between 105 and 140 mg/dL and a serum fasting glucose between 100 and 125 mg/dL, measured at screening

Exclusion criteria

* Have diabetes (type I or II) or an HBA1c measurement \>6.5% at any time in the past or at the screening visit * Have been taking within 2 weeks of screening any dietary supplement including vitamin and mineral complexes; herbal supplements; fish oil; fiber supplements; or any herbal ingredient/product that significantly affects glucose metabolism * Have been taking within 4 weeks of screening any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medication that significantly affects glucose metabolism, including but not limited to, sulfonylureas, meglitinides, biguanides, thiazolidinediones, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, Inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4 inhibitors), systemic corticosteroids * Daily use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) (daily baby aspirin use and continuous use of NSAIDS for 3 days or less for acute aches and pains are acceptable) * Any co-morbidity or treatment that could, in the opinion of the investigator, preclude the subject's ability to successfully and safely complete the study or that may confound study outcomes * Anticipated changes in dietary patterns or physical activity levels during the study, including attempts at body weight reduction * Eating disorder * Polycystic ovary syndrome * Known allergies or intolerance to any substance in the study product * Are pregnant or breastfeeding women * History of alcohol, drug, or medication abuse * Have participated in another study with any investigational product within 1 month of screening * Had a recent (\<3 months) gastrointestinal surgery or any planned surgery during the clinical study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change from Baseline in fasting blood glucoseDay 84Fasting glucose will be measured on serum samples obtained at screening (to be used as baseline value) and at day 84

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change from Baseline in fasting serum glucoseDay 42Fasting glucose will be measured on serum samples obtained at screening (to be used as baseline value) and at day 42
Change from Baseline in fasting blood glucoseDay 21Fasting glucose will be measured on serum samples obtained at screening (to be used as baseline value) and at day 21
Change from Baseline in HbA1cDay 84Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) will be measured on whole blood samples obtained at screening and at day 84.
Change from Baseline in fasting lipidsDay 84Total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein, very low-density lipoprotein, and triglycerides will be measured on serum samples obtained at screening and at day 84 using a standard lipid panel.
Change from Baseline in BMIDay 84Body mass index
Change from Baseline in waist-to-hip ratioDay 84

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026