The Effects of Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Verum) Supplementation on Blood Glucose, Lipid Profile… (NCT07743073) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effects of Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Verum) Supplementation on Blood Glucose, Lipid Profile Levels, Body Mass Index, and Pain Intensity Among Adult Individuals With Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Jordan164 participantsStarted 2026-02-01
Plain-language summary
Background: Painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (PDPN) is a severe, disabling complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), closely associated with insulin resistance, chronic neuroinflammation, and oxidative stress. Plant-based dietary supplements, particularly Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), contain bioactive compounds with potential anti-diabetic, antioxidant, and neuroprotective properties.
Aim: To evaluate the effects of Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) supplementation on blood glucose, lipid profile levels, body mass index (BMI), and pain intensity among adult individuals with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (PDPN).
Methods: A prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial (Double-Blind RCT) was conducted (Feb-July 2026) across endocrinology outpatient clinics in Jordan. Participants were randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio to either the Intervention Group (n = 62; 500 mg Ceylon cinnamon twice daily for 6 months alongside standard care) or the Placebo Control Group (n = 62; 500 mg placebo capsules twice daily for 6 months alongside standard care). Clinical, biochemical, and pain assessments (using the Numeric Rating Scale \[NRS\]) were evaluated at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months post-intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18years diagnosed with PDPN
* With documented T2DM
Exclusion Criteria:
* If they had coexisting chronic conditions, including chronic kidney disease (CKD), hypertension, cardiovascular disease (CVD), or cognitive/sensory impairments (e.g., reading or hearing difficulties).
* individuals receiving medications that could confound blood glucose control or pain perception (such as systemic glucocorticoids, weight-loss agents, or iron and vitamin B12 supplements)
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What they're measuring
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Change in Pain Intensity
Timeframe: Baseline and at the end of the intervention period ( 6 months).