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CompletedNCT03794232Updated Jan 7, 2019

Effect of Inulin-type Fructose Extracted From Jerusalem Artichoke on Improving Prediabetic State of Type 2 Diabetes

An interventional study of NIUCHANG and Placebo in Prediabetes, sponsored by Inuling (Bei Jing) Science and Technology Co. Ltd. Completed. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 70 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2019-01-07.

Sponsored by Inuling (Bei Jing) Science and Technology Co. Ltd · Not applicable, Interventional, and Prevention

From the registry’s dates

  • Registered 2 years 7 months after the study started (first participant enrolled May 2016, registered Jan 2019).
Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
246
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 70 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The trial was a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-controlled, exploratory clinical study.Through the intervention of soluble dietary fiber in the pre-type 2 diabetic population, the change of blood glucose spectrum before and after intervention can show the effect of this intervention on the outcome, and further elucidate the effect of soluble dietary fiber intervention on the level of insulin resistance and its effect on outcome. Helps to prevent the more scientific and effective prevention of type 2 diabetes from pre-diabetes.

Subjects who met the criteria were randomly divided into the experimental group and the control group, after 24 weeks of intervention, the incidence of blood sugar reversion to normal was main observed.The main purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of soluble dietary fiber treatment regimens on the conversion rate of pre-type 2 diabetes (converted to normal blood glucose, type 2 diabetes, or stable in the stage of impaired glucose tolerance). The secondary objective was to study the improvement of insulin resistance and changes in intestinal flora after intervention.

Read the detailed description

The soluble dietary fiber (NIUCHANG®) and placebo used in the trial were exclusively produced by Inuling (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. and provided free of charge. During the treatment period, the treatment group was given oral "NIUCHANG®" (once 15g,once a day)and the control group was given oral placebo (once15 g, once a day) for 24 weeks.

The test was performed for 12 weeks as a course of treatment。At the end of one course of treatment, if the glucose tolerance was changed to normal or the blood glucose was stable in the pre-diabetes phase, the original dose was maintained and continued for 12 weeks. At 24 weeks, patients with normal blood glucose and glucose tolerance tests were followed up for 48 weeks. At the end of one course of treatment, if the blood glucose progresses to the stage of diabetes, the test is withdrawn and treated according to clinical routine.

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Conditions studied

  • Prediabetes

Keywords

  • Inulin
  • Soluble dietary fiber
  • Prediabetes
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In context

Prediabetic State

999 studies on the registry are indexed under Prediabetic State; 238 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 246 is above the median of 65 across 844 interventional studies indexed under Prediabetic State.

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Lead sponsor

This is the only study on the registry with Inuling (Bei Jing) Science and Technology Co. Ltd as lead sponsor.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 70 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

The following various situations need to be met at the same time in order to be selected:

  • According to the diagnostic criteria for impaired glucose tolerance in the WHO Diabetes Diagnosis and Classification Standard in 1999: fasting blood glucose ≥6.1mmol/L and \<7.0mmol/L, blood glucose 2 hours after oral administration of 75g glucose ≥7.8mmol/L and \< 11.1mmol/L;
  • BMI:20kg/㎡ ≤ BMI ≤ 35kg/㎡;
  • Age ≥ 18 and ≤ 70 years old, gender is not limited;
  • Voluntarily participate in the trial and sign the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

Any of the following circumstances should be excluded and cannot be selected:

  • Acute cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events or myocardial infarction within 6 months;
  • Laboratory examination: liver function AST or ALT ≥ 2.5 × ULN; renal function Cr > 1.2 × ULN;
  • Those with severe gastrointestinal diseases, such as active peptic ulcer, intestinal obstruction, etc.; those who have changed the history of normal structure of the gastrointestinal tract;
  • Hypertensive patients with poor blood pressure control (blood pressure SBP ≥ 160 mmHg and / or DBP ≥ 100 mmHg);
  • Those with severe blood system diseases;
  • Those with other endocrine system diseases, such as hyperthyroidism or hypercortisolism;
  • Those who have a stress state or have secondary blood glucose elevation factors (such as those who take glucocorticoids);
  • Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding, who are planning to be pregnant or who are not willing to contraception during the study;
  • Drug or other drug abusers;
  • Those who may be allergic to the test drug;
  • Those who have participated in other drug trials within 3 months;
  • Those who are unable to cooperate with mental illness;
  • Other circumstances The investigator believes that it is not suitable for the group.
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Triple (Participant, Care provider, Investigator)
Enrollment
246 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Test group

    NIUCHANG(Soluble dietary fiber + prebiotics):Oral, 1 bag (15g) once a day, taking 24 weeks

    Dietary Supplement: NIUCHANG

  • Placebo comparator
    Control group

    Placebo(inactive drug ingredient):Oral, 1 bag (15g) once a day, taking 24 weeks

    Dietary Supplement: Placebo

Interventions

  • Dietary supplementNIUCHANG
  • Dietary supplementPlacebo
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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Incidence of blood sugar reversal to normal after intervention

    Through the intervention of soluble dietary fiber in the pre-diabetic population, the change of blood glucose spectrum before and after intervention can show the effect of this intervention on the outcome, and further elucidate the effect of soluble dietary fiber intervention on the level of insulin resistance and its effect on outcome.

    Time frame: Day 0, Week 24

Secondary outcomes

  1. Changes in insulin resistance index

    the incidence of blood sugar reversion to normal was main observed

    Time frame: Day 0, Week 24

  2. Changes in intestinal flora

    If the subject has had diarrhea or taking antibiotics 2 days before and after the fecal specimen should be taken, wait for the stagnation for 1 week before taking the stool specimen to reduce the interference of external factors.

    Time frame: Day 0, Week1,Week4,Week12,Week 24

  3. Incidence of blood glucose stabilization in pre-diabetes after intervention

    blood glucose becomes stable

    Time frame: Day 0, Week12,Week 24

  4. Incidence of blood glucose progression to diabetes after intervention

    reduce incidence of blood glucose progression

    Time frame: Day 0, Week12,Week 24

  5. Hemoglobin A1C、Glycated Albumin

    Changes of Hemoglobin A1C and Glycated Albumin.

    Time frame: Day 0, Week 24

  6. The levels of serum insulin

    Insulin levels were measured on an empty stomach, 30 minutes, 60 minutes and 120 minutes after oral administration of 75 g of glucose.

    Time frame: Day 0, Week 24

  7. The levels of serum C-peptid

    C-peptide levels were measured on an empty stomach, 30 minutes, 60 minutes and 120 minutes after oral administration of 75 g of glucose.

    Time frame: Day 0, Week 24

  8. Body weight

    Changes of body weight.

    Time frame: Day 0, Week12,Week 24

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Study locations

No study locations are listed for this record.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jan 7, 2019, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT03794232
Lead sponsor
Inuling (Bei Jing) Science and Technology Co. Ltd
Collaborators
Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Proswell Medical Corporation
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jan 4, 2019
Start date
May 30, 2016
Primary completion
Apr 4, 2018
Completion
Apr 4, 2018
Last update
Jan 7, 2019

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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