Plain-English translation of NCT06382480 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.
This trial is testing whether the timing of protein-rich meals during the day can help improve how your body manages blood sugar. You would try two different eating patterns over 8 weeks: one where you eat a high-protein breakfast and high-carbohydrate dinner, and another where you reverse that order. The goal is to see which meal timing approach works better for controlling blood sugar in people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes.
Many people with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes struggle to keep their blood sugar stable. Researchers believe that when you eat protein and carbohydrates during the day might matter just as much as what you eat, and this study aims to find out if timing meals strategically can help improve blood sugar control.
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You would participate in two 4-week eating periods separated by a 4-week break. During each period, you would follow a specific meal plan where the timing of high-protein and high-carbohydrate meals is switched between the two phases. The study team will provide guidance on what to eat, and you'll likely have visits to check your blood sugar levels and overall health before, during, and after each eating period.
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Germany
Sponsor
German Institute of Human Nutrition
Collaborators
Charite University, Berlin, Germany, Helmholtz Center Munich
Enrollment target
~30 participants
Started
April 2024
Primary completion
December 2026
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in August 2025.
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Central contact
Olga Ramich, PD Dr.
German Institute of Human Nutrition
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