How Fig Polyphenols Affect Blood Sugar and Insulin Levels After Eating in Adults at Risk for Diab… (NCT07625046) | Clinical Trial Compass
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How Fig Polyphenols Affect Blood Sugar and Insulin Levels After Eating in Adults at Risk for Diabetes
United States5 participantsStarted 2026-03-12
Plain-language summary
The study purpose is to understand how the body absorbs and metabolizes nutrient-like components in dried figs called polyphenols over 24 hours. The study is also done to know if polyphenols will help a hormone called insulin work better in the body, so to look further into the possibility of figs being a functional food for the pre-diabetic population.
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years – 50 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Be between 30-50 years old.
* Have a BMI of 25-35 kg/m².
* Have fasting blood glucose between 100-125 mg/dL or Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) between 5.7-6.4%.
* Be non-smokers for at least 12 months.
* Be generally healthy, with no major organ-related diseases.
* Not take medications or supplements that could interfere with the study.
* Be able to follow study procedures, including dietary restrictions and scheduled visits
Exclusion Criteria:
* Smoker
* Vegetarian
* Taking over the counter supplements (e.g. fiber supplements, probiotics and/or prebiotics, antioxidants, anti-inflammation) and/or taking prescription medications that may interfere with study procedures or endpoints (e.g. Gastrointestinal medications, antibiotics) within the last 30 days
* Have cancer other than non-melanoma skin cancer in previous 5 years
* Taking unstable dose of hormonal contraceptive and/or stable dose less than 6 months
* Planning to become pregnant
* Pregnant and/or breast-feeding
* Excessive exercisers or trained athletes
* Excessive coffee/tea drinker
* Donated blood within last 3 months
* Have allergies/intolerances to foods consumed in the study
* Regular consumption of dried fruits exceeds \> 2 servings per day
* Actively losing weight/ trying to lose weight (unstable body weight fluctuations of \> 5 lbs in 3 months)
* Addicted to drugs or alcohol or have significant psychiatric or neurological disturbances
* Past smokers may be allowed in the study if stopped \>…
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Blood glucose levels
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 2 weeks
2
Blood Insulin levels
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 2 weeks
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07625046
SponsorClinical Nutrition Research Center, Illinois Institute of Technology