Plain-English translation of NCT06513026 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 regular milk that contains lactose might help prevent type 2 diabetes in people with prediabetes who naturally have difficulty digesting lactose. Researchers will compare regular milk to lactose-free milk over 12 weeks to see how each affects blood sugar control, gut health, and diabetes risk. The study wants to understand if lactose itself might actually be beneficial for people in this situation.
People with prediabetes are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and doctors are always looking for simple, natural ways to prevent it. This study explores an unexpected question: could regular milk—despite causing digestive discomfort in some people—actually help protect against diabetes better than lactose-free alternatives?
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You would start with a 2-week break from milk, then be randomly assigned to drink either regular milk or lactose-free milk for 12 weeks (starting with ½ cup, increasing to 1 cup, then 2 cups each week). You'll visit the clinic before and after the 12 weeks for blood tests, a lactose tolerance test, and to provide stool samples. At home, you'll use a continuous glucose monitor to track your blood sugar and collect stool samples using a kit provided by the study team.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 22, 2026 · Not medical advice
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