NCT07329231Recruiting
Quinoa Improves Glycolipid Metabolism and Glucose Fluctuation Based on β-Cell Function in Early-stage Type 2 Diabetes
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 9 Jan 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
The goal of this clinical trial is to explore whether quinoa diet can improve glycolipid metabolism and glucose fluctuations in patients with early-stage type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and observe its impact on islet β-cell function and insulin resistance in patients with early-stage T2DM (diagnosed according to the 1999 WHO criteria, disease duration \<5 years, HbA1c 6.5%-10%, no history of insulin therapy, aged 20-70 years). The main question it aims to answer is: Can quinoa diet reduce blood glucose (fasting blood glucose, postprandial blood glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin), improve lipid metabolism (cholesterol, triglycerides), and stabilize glucose fluctuations (time in range, time above range) in patients with early-stage T2DM? Does quinoa diet improve islet β-cell function (HOMA-β) and insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), and reduce the need for oral hypoglycemic medications? Comparison group: Researchers will compare the quinoa diet (QD) group (replacing traditional starchy foods with quinoa products) vs. the regular diet (RD) group (conventional diet) to see if quinoa diet demonstrates better metabolic improvement and medication reduction effects. Participants will: Be randomly assigned to the QD group or RD group. Undergo oral glucose tolerance tests (OGTTs) and continuous glucose monitoring (cGMS) at baseline and after the intervention. The QD group will consume quinoa-based foods (noodles, blended powder, cookies) as substitutes for staple foods, beverages, and snacks for 14 weeks, documenting daily intake in a record book. Both groups will receive standardized dietary and exercise education, with monthly follow-ups for food distribution and data collection.
- Status (registry)
- Recruiting
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 60 (estimated)
- First submitted
- 1 Jun 2025
- Start date
- 10 Jan 2021
- Primary completion date
- 30 Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
- Qilu Hospital of Shandong University
- Diseases
- Type 2 diabetes
- NCT number
- NCT07329231
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Planned participants: 60
- From 10 Jan 2021 to the primary completion date, 30 Dec 2025
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Who the study is looking for
- patients diagnosed according to the 1999 WHO diagnostic criteria for T2DM with a duration of less than 5 years HbA1c levels between 6.5% and 10% no history of insulin therapy age between 20 and 70 years. Exclusion Criteria： acute complications of diabetes, such as diabetic ketoacidosis severe acute or chronic conditions affecting the liver, kidneys, heart, cerebrovascular system, gastrointestinal tract, or acute infectious diseases pregnancy or plans for pregnancy soon allergies to quinoa or bean products participation in other dietary interventions or drug clinical trials within the past three months gastrointestinal diseases within two weeks prior to enrolment.
Age in the registry: 20 years to 70 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
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| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qilu Hospital of Shandong University Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Jinan | China | Recruiting |
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