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Avocado for Type 2 Diabetes (AVOCADO-T2D Trial)

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Led By John W Apolzan, PhD

Research Sponsored by Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Participant reported diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes

Age range - 18 - 65 years (inclusive)

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up week 5 - week 0

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AVOCADO-T2D Trial Summary

This trial will study how eating avocados affects blood sugar levels compared to other fruits.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults aged 18-65 with Type 2 diabetes, a BMI of 27-50, and stable blood sugar control medication. Participants must not be pregnant or trying to conceive, have recent major surgery, unstable heart disease, severe kidney issues, or be on weight loss drugs. They should agree to consume avocados and follow the study protocol.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study aims to see if eating Hass Avocados can improve blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes compared to consuming an equal calorie amount of other fruits during controlled feeding conditions.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While avocados are generally safe and nutritious, some individuals might experience mild digestive discomfort or allergic reactions when consuming them as part of their diet.

AVOCADO-T2D Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.

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I am between 18 and 65 years old.

AVOCADO-T2D Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ week 5 - week 0

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~week 5 - week 0

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and week 5 - week 0 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Fasting Blood Glucose

Secondary outcome measures

Fasting Insulin

Fructosamine

Glycated Albumin

Other outcome measures

Blood Glucose

Glucose

Insulin

AVOCADO-T2D Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: AvocadoExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will consume 1 Hass avocado a day.

Group II: Other Fruit(s)Active Control1 Intervention

Participants in the other fruit arm will receive other fruits.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Pennington Biomedical Research CenterLead Sponsor

305 Previous Clinical Trials

181,988 Total Patients Enrolled

Prachi SinghUNKNOWN

1 Previous Clinical Trials

25 Total Patients Enrolled

Frank L. GreenwayUNKNOWN

3 Previous Clinical Trials

67 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is the age range for participants in this trial inclusive of those over 30?

"As per the requirements of this trial, participants must be 18 years old or above and younger than 65."

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Could you provide an estimate of the overall participation rate in this trial?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this therapeutic study is presently recruiting potential participants and was initially published on October 10th 2023 with a recent update made on the 24th of October. The research team are looking for 48 patients from one medical centre."

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Is the research team actively recruiting new participants for this investigation?

"Affirmative. According to the information on clinicaltrials.gov, this clinical trial has been actively recruiting since it was first posted on October 10th 2023 and most recently updated on October 24th 2023. The study requires 48 participants from one location for participation."

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Can I be part of this research experiment?

"This clinical trial is searching to enrol 48 individuals, whose ages are between 18 and 65 years old, who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. In addition, the following criteria must be met: Participant-reported diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes; Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels that range from 5.7 - 11% (inclusive); Fasting blood glucose level of at least 100 milligrams per deciliter; Body Mass Index (BMI) ranging 27 - 50 kilograms per meter squared; Stable regimen for all medications administered over a period of 3 months or more prior to enrollment; Willing"

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Assessing the Value of Avocados on Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes

John Apolzan 2023. "Assessing the Value of Avocados on Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05958368.