Whole Fruit for Type 2 Diabetes

(FRUIT2 Trial)

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Overseen ByKathleen Johnson Research Project Manager, MPH, RD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study will determine the effects of consuming whole fruit on blood sugar control, liver fat, and cardiovascular health in adults with type 2 diabetes who are not treated with insulin.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Courtney M Peterson

Principal Investigator

Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults over 18 with type 2 diabetes, specifically those who have an HbA1c level between 6.5-12.0% and a fasting C-peptide level ≥0.5 ng/ml, indicating functioning beta cells. It's not for insulin-treated patients or those with other exclusions not listed.

Inclusion Criteria

I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
I am 18 years old or older.
My HbA1c level is between 6.5% and 12.0%.
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants consume a large amount of whole fruit, constituting 50% of total calories, for 17 weeks

17 weeks

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Whole Fruit

Trial Overview

The study is looking at how eating whole fruit affects blood sugar control, liver fat levels, and heart health in people with type 2 diabetes who don't use insulin.

How Is the Trial Designed?

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Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Whole FruitExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)

Lead Sponsor

Trials
283
Recruited
17,030,000+