Effect of consumption of cape gooseberries on blood glucose control among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Kampala, Uganda

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202503652641300

Enrollment

200

Registered

2025-03-03

Start date

2025-06-18

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine

Interventions

Consumption of the Cape gooseberries

Normal diet

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus 2. Stable on oral hypoglycemic agents or insulin for at least six months. 3. Willing to adhere to the intervention for the duration of the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant or lactating women. 2. Patients with severe comorbidities, such as renal or hepatic failure. 3. Patients with known allergies to gooseberries.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Change in fasting blood glucose levels from baseline to 12 weeks.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Change in HbA1c levels, patient adherence, dietary intake and any reported side effects.	—

Countries

Uganda

Contacts

Public ContactRhona Najuuko

Graduate Fellow Kyambogo University

najjuukorhona@gmail.com+256780765564

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026