An interventional study of Ajwa Seed powder in Obesity & Overweight and Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM), sponsored by University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan. Not yet recruiting at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 30 Years to 50 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-07-14.
Sponsored by University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other
The goal of this interventional study (clinical trial) is to check if ajwa seed powder can treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in overweight and and obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus including both male and female of the age group between 30-50. The main question is what would be the impact of ajwa seed powder on HbA1c and body composition in overweight and obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus which aim to
result in better glycemic control particular Hba1c, and body composition improvement in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients
Participants will be asked to consume 4 grams of ajwa seed powder per day
Background:
Ajwa seeds (Phoenix dactylifera L.) exhibit anti-obesity, antihyperglycemic, and antioxidative activities, with enhancements in body composition and HbA1c levels. However, there have been very few studies investigating the combined impact of these activities in obese or overweight diabetic individuals. Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine the impact of Ajwa seed powder on body composition and HbA1c levels among this group of individuals. The study supports sustainable development goals 2 \& 3 (Zero Hunger, Good Health and well-being) respectively.
Research Questions
Hypothesis:
Ajwa seed powder supplementation shows considerable potential to improve body composition and glycemic control among overweight/obese individuals suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Objectives
Experimental design An interventional study will be conducted in Lahore, Pakistan, over 12 weeks. The study will consist of 30 adults aged 30-50 years with BMI (25-35 kg/m²) and HbA1c>6.5%.
On consuming Ajwa seeds in powdered form (4 grams per day, in form of either capsules or sachets), participants' HbA1c, body compositions (weight, BMI, waist/hip circumference, fat mass, fat free mass, visceral fat mass) will be assessed using In Body bioelectrical impedance analyzer before and after the intervention.
Statistical analysis The statistical analysis will be performed using the SPSS version 25.0. The paired t-test analysis and the Pearson correlation coefficient will be analyzed.
Expected outcome It is expected that the supplementation of Ajwa seed powder will result in better glycemic control, lean body mass maintenance, and body composition improvement in Type 2 diabetes mellitus patient
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This study's planned enrollment of 30 is below the median of 67 across 9,006 interventional studies indexed under Obesity.
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Inclusion Criteria
Underlined terms in the criteria open these too. Explained by clinicaltrials.gg, not part of the registry record. The study team decides who can take part.
Weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared. Example: 70 kg and 1.75 m gives 70 ÷ (1.75 × 1.75) ≈ 22.9.
What counts as overweight or obesity differs between countries (some use lower cut-offs), so go by the range the study states.
A blood test of average blood sugar over the past two to three months, given as a percentage or in mmol/mol. 6.5% (48 mmol/mol) or more is the usual threshold for diabetes, normally confirmed by a second test.
Ways of preventing pregnancy. “Highly effective” methods fail less than 1% of the time a year when used correctly — for example an IUD or an implant.
Criteria usually say which methods count and how long to keep using them after the last dose, sometimes for male participants too. Some studies accept a partner’s vasectomy if it was confirmed successful and that person is the participant’s only sexual partner.
BMI (body mass index)
Weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared. Example: 70 kg and 1.75 m gives 70 ÷ (1.75 × 1.75) ≈ 22.9.
What counts as overweight or obesity differs between countries (some use lower cut-offs), so go by the range the study states.
Explained by clinicaltrials.gg, not part of the registry record. The study team decides who can take part.
HbA1c
A blood test of average blood sugar over the past two to three months, given as a percentage or in mmol/mol. 6.5% (48 mmol/mol) or more is the usual threshold for diabetes, normally confirmed by a second test.
Explained by clinicaltrials.gg, not part of the registry record. The study team decides who can take part.
Contraception
Ways of preventing pregnancy. “Highly effective” methods fail less than 1% of the time a year when used correctly — for example an IUD or an implant.
Criteria usually say which methods count and how long to keep using them after the last dose, sometimes for male participants too. Some studies accept a partner’s vasectomy if it was confirmed successful and that person is the participant’s only sexual partner.
Explained by clinicaltrials.gg, not part of the registry record. The study team decides who can take part.
This will be Single Arm interventional Study in which overweight or obese adults aged 30-50 years with Type 2 Diabetes (HbA1c \>6.5% and BMI 25-35 kg/m²) will receive Ajwa seed powder supplementation (4 g/day in the form of capsules or sachets) for 12 weeks. HbA1c levels and body composition parameters, including body weight, BMI, waist/hip circumference, fat mass, fat-free mass, visceral fat, and muscle mass, will be assessed before and after the intervention using an InBody bioelectrical impedance analyzer.
Dietary Supplement: Ajwa Seed powder
The intervention in this study is Ajwa (Phoenix dactylifera) seed powder, a natural plant-based product obtained from Ajwa dates. It is distinguished from other clinical interventions by its botanical origin, absence of chemical modification, and standardized preparation process, which includes cleaning, drying, and grinding into a uniform powder form. A fixed dose is administered to all participants in the intervention arm according to the study protocol. Unlike pharmaceutical or biologic interventions, it is a non-pharmacological dietary supplement intended for metabolic support. The intervention specifically targets HbA1c levels and body composition in diabetic and/or obese individuals, with no additional experimental treatments included. This controlled and standardized approach differentiates it from other clinical or nutritional interventions.
change in HbA1c concentration (%) from baseline to week 12 in 30 overweight and obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Time frame: 12 weeks
Weight in kg
Time frame: 12 weeks
Height in meter
Time frame: 12 weeks
Waist circumference in cm
Time frame: 12 weeks
Hip circumference in cm
Time frame: 12 weeks
Fat free mass in kg
Time frame: 12 weeks
Visceral fat level in cm²
Time frame: 12 weeks
Plan to share: Yes
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Start is estimated for Jun 2026; primary completion for Jun 2027, 12 months later.
Of 3,680 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Obesity, half reached primary completion within 23 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 10 and three quarters within 43. This study's planned 12 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 3,843 studies reached it within 22 months; a quarter within 10 and three quarters within 42.
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