The Effect of Cinnamon on HbA1c Among Adolescents With Type I Diabetes
- Conditions
- Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
- Registration Number
- NCT00371800
- Lead Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
- Brief Summary
the purpose of this study is to determine if cinnamon improves glucose control among adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
- Detailed Description
Widespread achievement of glucose control remains an elusive goal for adolescents with Type 1 diabetes. Previous research has suggested that cinnamon may be effective at improving glucose control in type 2 diabetes. To date, no research has investigated the effect of cinnamon on type 1 diabetics. If the addition of a simple, natural, pill to a standard insulin regimen can significantly improve glucose control, the clinical implications would be substantial.
Comparison: Using a prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled design, 72 adolescent type I diabetics were treated with cinnamon (1 gram/day) or an equivalent appearing placebo for 90 days. HbA1c, total daily insulin intake, and adverse events were recorded and compared between groups.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 72
- Diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes for > 18 months prior to enrollment,
- Age 13-18 years at the time of enrollment
- Presenting to the clinic for routine care,
- No hospital admissions for medical or psychiatric reasons in the 12 months prior to enrollment,
- Accessible by phone,
- Not pregnant.
(1) Pregnant
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method HbA1c
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Total Daily Insulin Carbohydrate/insulin dose Hypoglycemic events Compliance
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
🇺🇸Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States