Status:
COMPLETED
Glutathione-rich Foods for Type 2 Diabetes
Lead Sponsor:
University of California, San Diego
Conditions:
Type 2 Diabetes
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study is to find out whether certain plant-based foods may be beneficial for individuals with type 2 diabetes. To meet the goal, study participants will be fed known amoun...
Detailed Description
This research study is a randomized, controlled trial that will evaluate whether diet and nutrition education on, and short-term partial feeding of, specific plant foods high in the antioxidant glutat...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Men and women
- Ages 18 to 65
- Type 2 diabetes
- Free of self-reported acute and confounding chronic diseases (e.g., heart failure, kidney disease, liver disease, gastrointestinal disorder) based on a standardized medical history questionnaire
- Free of alcoholism, smoking and major cardiovascular event with the past 6 months
- Not on insulin to help manage diabetes
- Planning on staying in the San Diego area for the next 6 months
- Willing to select plant-based foods from a "menu" and eat the selected foods provided by the study team
- Have access to the internet and a computer
- Willing to view 4 weekly educational classes online, followed by periodic telephone and email contacts
- Agree to schedule and complete periodic questionnaires and measurements during up to four total online appointments
Exclusion
- Alcoholism, smoking and recent cardiovascular events
- Individuals will be excluded if they report any dietary restrictions, allergies or preferences
- Unsuitability based on screening visit
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 28 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 2 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
12 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04386187
Start Date
July 28 2020
End Date
April 2 2021
Last Update
January 21 2022
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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, California, United States, 92093