Low-calorie Diet in Isolated Impaired Fasting Glucose
Part of paid clinical trials in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Sponsor
- Emory University
- Study ID
- NCT06451055
- Status
- Not Yet Recruiting
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Conditions
- Isolated Impaired Fasting Glucose
Eligibility Criteria
- Sex
- ALL
- Age
- 35 Years - 65 Years
- Healthy Volunteers
- Accepted
Interventions
- Low-calorie diet — BEHAVIORALThe low-calorie diet consists of approximately 1,300 kcal/day (37% carbohydrates, 25% protein, 39% fat, and 7 g of fiber per meal) over an eight-week period. Participants receive weekly pre-prepared meals from Trifecta Nutrition (Trifecta Inc. California, USA) with options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, meticulously crafted by certified dieticians and expert chefs. Participants are encouraged to consume 1-2 liters of water daily and maintain their habitual physical activity levels.
- Routine dietary and physical activity habits — BEHAVIORALParticipants are asked to maintain their habitual dietary and physical activity habits for the 8-week study period.
Study Details
This study aims to evaluate the preliminary efficacy of a low-calorie diet (LCD) intervention in addressing the underlying pathophysiological abnormalities and improving fasting hyperglycemia among individuals with isolated impaired fasting glucose (i-IFG). Additionally, it seeks to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the LCD intervention.
Key Dates
- Start date
- Jun 1, 2026
- Status verified
- Jan 2026
- Primary completion
- Dec 30, 2026
- Completion
- Dec 30, 2026
Study Design
- Enrollment
- 34 participants (estimated)
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Intervention model
- PARALLEL
- Primary purpose
- PREVENTION
Arms
- Experimental: Low-calorie dietParticipants following a low-calorie diet (LCD) consisting of approximately 1,300 kcal/day (37% carbohydrates, 25% protein, 39% fat, and 7 g of fiber per meal) over an eight-week period.
- Active Comparator: Routine dietary and physical activity habitsControl participants are asked to maintain their routine dietary and physical activity habits.
Primary Outcome Measure
Response rate [ Time Frame: Baseline ]
Central Contacts
- Sathish Thirunavukkarasu, PhD(404) 778-3771
Locations (1)
| Facility | City | State | ZIP | Site coordinators |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Clinical & Translational Science Alliance (CTSA) Clinical Research Centers (GCRCs) | Atlanta | Georgia | 30322 | - |