Status:

COMPLETED

Oral Sucrosomial® Vitamin B12 in the Management of B12 Deficiency Among Metformin-Treated Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Lead Sponsor:

Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences

Conditions:

Vitamin B 12 Deficiency

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Sucrosomial® Vitamin B12 supplementation in the management of vitamin B12 deficiency among metfor...

Detailed Description

Vitamin B12 deficiency is a common concern in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients, especially those treated with metformin, which is known to interfere with B12 absorption. Early identification a...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adults aged 18 to 75 years.
  • Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM).
  • Currently on Metformin therapy for at least one year.
  • Serum vitamin B12 levels below the laboratory reference range (indicating deficiency).
  • Willing to provide written informed consent.
  • Able to comply with study procedures and visit schedule.

Exclusion

  • Current or prior use of vitamin B12 supplements within the past 3 months.
  • Diagnosis of pernicious anemia or other causes of vitamin B12 malabsorption (e.g., Crohn's disease, celiac disease).
  • History of gastric surgery or small intestine resection.
  • Use of medications known to interfere with vitamin B12 absorption (other than Metformin).
  • Severe renal impairment (eGFR \< 30 mL/min/1.73 m²) or end-stage renal disease.
  • Severe hepatic impairment (ALT/AST \> 3 times the upper limit of normal).
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
  • Known hypersensitivity to vitamin B12 or any component of the study product.
  • Participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 15 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 3 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06983223

Start Date

August 15 2025

End Date

December 3 2025

Last Update

December 10 2025

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Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences (LUMHS)

Jāmshoro, Sindh, Pakistan, 76090