Participants needed for prediabetes clinical trial

Adults with and without prediabetes are invited to take part in a study that will investigate the effects of brown seaweed extracts on blood sugar levels and overall health.

Researchers from the University of Roehampton in London will also look at how a Mediterranean diet affects an individual’s health.

Entitled ‘Prevention in prediabetic patients of infection’s morbidity following a high fiber and vegetal protein diet’, the study aims to understand how certain dietary interventions can strengthen immune function and reduce infection risk in people with prediabetes.

The study has three arms: seaweed extract supplement – two capsules per day, harmless placebo – two capsules per day and following the Eatwell Guide.

Participants will be randomly assigned one of the arms for 12 weeks, followed by a four-week period where treatment will be gradually stopped.

During the course of the study there will be four short visits to the University of Roehampton, at the start of the study, week six, week 12, and week 16, each lasting a maximum of one hour.

Participants will be asked to give blood, stool, saliva, and urine samples, as well as having body measurements taken and completing questionnaires to assess bowel movements and diet.

At the completion of the study, participants will receive a £100 Amazon voucher and will also be able to request results.

For more information please contact: Dr Adele Costabile (+44 (0) 20 8392 3571) or Beyda Beteri or visit the study website.

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