Plain-English translation of NCT06817252 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated ·
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether baked white potatoes, combined with a Mediterranean-style eating pattern, can help improve heart health and blood sugar control in adults with pre-diabetes. Researchers will compare two groups: one that receives nutrition education on the Mediterranean diet alone, and another that gets the same education plus guidance on including baked potatoes with the skin in their meals. The study will last 12 weeks and measure changes in heart health, cholesterol, blood pressure, and other markers related to metabolism.
Pre-diabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet at diabetes levels—and it increases risk for heart disease. While the Mediterranean diet is known to be healthy, researchers want to understand whether adding baked potatoes (a food many people avoid when trying to improve their health) can make this eating pattern even more effective at protecting the heart and improving metabolic control.
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You will visit the study site at UNLV for a screening visit to confirm you qualify, then be randomly assigned to either receive nutrition education on the Mediterranean diet alone, or the same education plus guidance on eating baked potatoes. Over the 12 weeks, you'll attend visits where researchers measure your blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar levels, waist circumference, weight, and inflammation markers. You'll be asked to maintain your normal physical activity and medications (except as instructed) and follow the eating pattern you've been assigned.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 8, 2026 · Not medical advice
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