A Clinical Trial to Assess the Efficacy and Tolerance of a Berberine-based Nutraceutical Formula to Aid Blood Sugar Regulation and Metabolism

NCT ID: NCT06700915

Last Updated: 2024-12-13

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

80 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-10-03

Study Completion Date

2025-05-01

Brief Summary

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This randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled study will evaluate the efficacy of Diaberine, a berberine-based nutraceutical, in aiding blood sugar regulation and metabolism in 80 participants over 24 weeks.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Metabolism Disorder Nutraceutical

Keywords

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Blood Sugar Regulation Berberine

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Diaberine

Participants in this arm will receive the Diaberine supplement, which contains Vitamin B12, berberine, magnesium citrate, water-extracted cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum cassia) at a 10:1 ratio, chromium (picolinate), rice flour, dicalcium phosphate, l-leucine, and HPMC (capsule).

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Diaberine

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Participants will take one capsule three times daily, 15 minutes prior to meals, over a 24-week period.

Placebo

Participants in this arm will receive a placebo capsule containing rice flour, dicalcium phosphate, l-leucine, and HPMC (capsule).

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo Capsule

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Participants will take one capsule three times daily, 15 minutes prior to meals, over a 24-week period.

Interventions

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Diaberine

Participants will take one capsule three times daily, 15 minutes prior to meals, over a 24-week period.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo Capsule

Participants will take one capsule three times daily, 15 minutes prior to meals, over a 24-week period.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Male or female.
* BMI: 27-35 kg/m2
* HbA1c of 5.7%-6.4% (determined by prescreening blood test)
* Be generally healthy
* Willing to refrain from taking any products, prescription medications, or supplements that target blood sugar regulation or metabolism during the test period.
* Willing to maintain their current diet, sleep schedule, and activity level for the duration of the study.

Exclusion Criteria

* Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and have been prescribed metformin, insulin, Sulfonylureas, Meglitinides, SGLT2 inhibitors and/or GLP-1 medications including the following prescription medications: Wegovy (semaglutide), Ozempic (semaglutide), Rybelsus (semaglutide), Saxenda (liraglutide), Victoza (liraglutide), Zepbound (bimagrumab), Byetta (exenatide), Bydureon (exenatide ER), Trulicity (dulaglutide), Adlyxin (lixisenatide)
* Current use or past history of use within the last 2 months (8 weeks) of the following prescription medications: Beta-blockers Sectral (Acebutolol), Tenormin (Atenolol), Kerlone, Betoptic (Betaxolol), Zebeta (Bisoprolol), Coreg, Coreg CR (Carvedilol), Trandate, Normodyne (Labetalol), Lopressor, Toprol XL (Metoprolol), Corgard (Nadolol), Bystolic (Nebivolol), Levatol (Penbutolol), Visken (Pindolol), Inderal, Inderal LA, InnoPran XL (Propranolol). Thiazide diuretics Diuril (Chlorothiazide), Microzide (Hydrochlorothiazide), Thalitone, Hygroton (Chlorthalidone), Lozol (Indapamide), Zaroxolyn (Metolazone), Naturetin (Bendroflumethiazide), Enduron (Methyclothiazide). Corticosteroids Deltasone (Prednisone), Orapred, Prelone (Prednisolone), Medrol (Methylprednisolone), Qvar (Beclomethasone), Celestone (Betamethasone), Decadron (Dexamethasone), Cortef (Hydrocortisone), Kenalog (Triamcinolone). Immunosuppressants Tacrolimus (Prograf), Cyclosporine (Neoral), Sirolimus (Rapamune)
* Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive.
* Anyone unwilling or unable to follow the study protocol.
* Any pre-existing chronic conditions that would prevent participants from adhering to the protocol, including oncological and psychiatric disorders.
* Is currently undergoing or planning to undergo any significant medical procedures in the next six months
* Has had any major illness in the last three months.
* A history of severe allergic reactions, including but not limited to any of the product's ingredients.
* Heavy drinkers or drug users. A heavy drinker is considered to be a woman who drinks 8 or more alcoholic drinks per week or a man who drinks 15 or more alcoholic drinks per week.
* Impaired hepatic function.
* Individuals taking prescription or over-the-counter medication, or herbal remedies that affect blood sugar regulation or metabolism.
* Currently being treated for an infection with an antibiotic and/or antiviral prescription medication.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

70 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Citruslabs

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

Ultimate International, Inc.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Citruslabs

Santa Monica, California, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Patrick Renner, MSc

Role: CONTACT

Phone: 4242450284

Email: [email protected]

Facility Contacts

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Patrick Renner, MSc

Role: primary

Other Identifiers

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20442

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id