Actively Recruiting
Improving Health Outcomes With Kefir
Led by University of Alberta · Updated on 2026-05-08
156
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
88 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of the study is to ascertain whether traditional kefir not only enhances vascular health but also contributes to improved immune outcomes in both male and female participants at higher risk or living with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) after 12 weeks of treatment.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Improving Health Outcomes With Kefir
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Females and males aged 24 to 70 years living in Edmonton or nearby areas within driving distance
- Overweight or obesity (BMI >25 for Caucasians, >23 for Asians)
- At higher risk of Type 2 Diabetes (fasting blood glucose 5.6-6.9 mmol/L or HbA1c 5.5-6.4%)
- Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes (fasting blood glucose ≥7.0 mmol/L or HbA1c ≥6.5%)
You will not qualify if you...
- Regular high intake of fermented foods (more than 3 servings per week) other than cheese in the past 3 months
- Any gastrointestinal disorders
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Monogenic dyslipidemias and endocrine disorders other than diabetes
- Use of medications such as antibiotics, antifungals, corticosteroids, methotrexate, or immunosuppressive cytotoxic agents in the last 3 months
- Health conditions that could interfere with study outcomes (e.g., kidney disease, liver disease, cancer, gastrointestinal surgery, heavy alcohol use)
- Having a pacemaker or any electrical medical device that prevents undergoing bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) test
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2E1
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Research Team
P
Paulina Aldana Hernandez, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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