Milk Trial for Pre-Diabetes in Lactose Intolerant Adults
Milk for Diabetes Prevention
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Lactose Intolerance
Lactose Intolerant
Lactase Persistence
Pre-Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 70
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 40 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with lactose intolerance who have pre-diabetes. Participants will drink either lactose-containing milk or lactose-free milk to help understand how milk affects their blood sugar and gut health.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have a specific genetic type that causes lactose intolerance.
- I have a history of pre-diabetes.
- I drink 1 cup or less of milk each day.
- I can use a computer or smartphone.
- I can speak and read English fluently.
You may not be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with diabetes.
- I take medication for diabetes.
- I have cancer or heart disease.
- I have a known milk allergy.
- I have severe stomach problems after drinking milk.
- I have had stomach surgery.
- I smoke.
- I am pregnant or breastfeeding.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Individuals with lactase non-persistence (LNP; determined by a functional variant in the LCT gene \[rs4988235, GG genotype\]) are susceptible to lactose intolerance in adulthood due to deficiency of lactase, the enzyme which digests milk lactose sugars. However, many LNP individuals still drink ≥1 cup of milk daily. Recent analysis in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL)…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* LNP genotype (LCT gene rs4988235, GG genotype)
* History of pre-diabetes, defined as fasting blood glucose 100-125 mg/dL and/or hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) 5.7-6.4% and have not been diagnosed with diabetes nor take diabetes medication (pre-diabetes determined at most recent study …
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