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Effects of Dihydroberberine (DHB) on GLP-1, Glycemic Control, Appetite, and Mood in Adults With Pre-Diabetes
Sponsor: Nanjing Nutrabuilding Bio-tech Co., Ltd.
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if Dihydroberberine (DHB) supplementation affects adults with pre-diabetes. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does DHB supplementation increase the concentration of GLP-1 in the blood? Does DHB supplementation affect appetite, mood, and energy levels? Does DHB supplementation affect body weight, blood sugar control and insulin? Researchers will compare DHB supplementation to a placebo (a look-alike substance that contains no drug) to see if DHB has any effect. Participants will: Take DHB or a placebo every day for 6 weeks. Participate in tests to measure GLP-1 levels, blood glucose, insulin and other markers. Have their continuous blood sugar profiles (with CGMs) monitored to see how much time their blood sugar spends in a healthy range. Rate their appetite, mood, and energy levels using a visual analog scale.
Official title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial on the Effects of Dihydroberberine (DHB) on Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1), Glycemic Control, and Subjective Rating of Appetite and Mood/Energy in Adults With Pre-Diabetes
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
35 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
54
Start Date
2025-08-06
Completion Date
2026-03-15
Last Updated
2025-10-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Placebo 400 mg
Participants will receive 4 placebo capsules daily for 6 weeks. Each capsule contains 100 mg of microcrystalline cellulose, which serves as a inactive control substance.
Dihydroberberine(DHB)400 mg
Participants will receive 4 capsules of DHB (Dihydroberberine) 100 mg each, orally, once daily for 6 weeks. The total daily dose is 400 mg of DHB.
Locations (1)
Merieux NutriSciences
Addison, Illinois, United States