Peanut Consumption for Better Heart and Brain Health

Peanuts for Cardiometabolic, Brain, and Intestinal Health

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Prediabetes Prediabetes (Insulin Resistance, Impaired Glucose Tolerance) Cognition Microvascular Function Gut Microbiota Endothelial Function (Reactive Hyperemia) Arterial Stiffness, Blood Pressure Adult
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
20 – 59
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
72 (estimated)
Sponsor
Georgia State University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults aged 20-59 with prediabetes. Participants will consume peanuts daily to see how it affects their heart and brain health over 14 months.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
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You may be able to join if

  • I am between 20 and 59 years old
  • I have a BMI between 24.5 and 35.5
  • I have prediabetes
  • I can give my consent

You may not be able to join if

  • I am allergic to peanuts
  • I use insulin or other diabetes medications
  • I have active cancer or other serious health issues
  • I smoke
  • I drink more than 2 alcoholic beverages a day
  • I take antioxidant, probiotic, or prebiotic supplements
  • I am pregnant or breastfeeding
  • I am in a weight loss program

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

The overall objective of this 14-month randomized crossover study is to seek evidence demonstrating that daily consumption of peanuts and peanut products improve cardiometabolic, cognitive, and intestinal health in a racially diverse prediabetes population.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * men and women * 20-59 years of age * BMI: 24.5 - 35.5 kg/m\^2 * Prediabetes (fasting blood glucose levels 100-125 mg/dL and/or HbA1c between 5.7-6.4%) * Ability to give consent Exclusion Criteria: * Allergies to peanuts and peanut products * Use of insulin, antidiabetic, ant…
Contacts

Rafaela G Feresin, PhD

404-413-1233

peanuts@gsu.edu

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