Plain-English translation of NCT06337812 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Researchers at the University of Michigan want to learn whether potato starch, a type of dietary fiber supplement, can help improve your health if you have both heart failure (specifically, a type called HFpEF) and type 2 diabetes. The study focuses on how this supplement might change the bacteria in your gut and help them produce more short-chain fatty acids, which researchers believe may be beneficial for your heart and overall health.
Many people with heart failure and diabetes struggle with their condition despite taking multiple medications. This study explores whether this treatment might offer an additional way to support your health by working with your body's natural gut bacteria.
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If you qualify, you would take a potato starch supplement for about 4 weeks. The research team will monitor how the supplement affects your gut bacteria and your overall health during this time. This is a short-term study designed to gather information about whether this treatment is safe and potentially helpful for people with your conditions.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 13, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
University of Michigan
Enrollment target
~30 participants
Started
April 2024
Primary completion
June 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2025.
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Central contact
Hayley Billingsley, PhD
University of Michigan
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