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Dairy Product

Dairy Products for Prediabetes

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Led By Sergio Burgos, PhD
Research Sponsored by McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 13 weeks
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to study how different types of dairy products affect insulin sensitivity in overweight and obese adults with prediabetes. Participants will be recruited from Montreal and will consume regular-fat dairy products for 2

Who is the study for?
This trial is for overweight or obese adults aged 30-65 in the Montreal area with prediabetes. Participants must be willing to consume regular-fat dairy during a run-in period and then either limited, reduced-fat, or regular-fat dairy daily for 12 weeks.
What is being tested?
The study aims to see how different amounts and types of dairy (milk, yogurt, cheese) affect insulin sensitivity in participants. They'll be divided into groups by sex and assigned varying dairy servings per day for comparison.
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed, changes in diet can sometimes cause digestive discomfort or alterations in bowel habits. Dairy consumption may also affect those with lactose intolerance.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~13 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 13 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Change in whole-body insulin sensitivity
Secondary study objectives
Change in Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance
Change in Insulinogenic index
Change in Matsuda index
+9 more
Other study objectives
Change in metabolic equivalent of task
Change in resting energy expenditure
Change in total energy expenditure
+1 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: 2-3 servings of regular-fat yogurtExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Yogurt
Group II: 2-3 servings of regular-fat milkExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Milk
Group III: 2-3 servings of regular-fat cheeseExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Cheese

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Dairy Farmers of CanadaOTHER
32 Previous Clinical Trials
2,358 Total Patients Enrolled
9 Trials studying Obesity
740 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health CentreLead Sponsor
470 Previous Clinical Trials
166,901 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Obesity
74 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
Sergio Burgos, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorMcGill University
~40 spots leftby Sep 2026