RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06902077

A Low-Carb Approach to Treat Type 2 Diabetes in Pediatric Patients

Carb Control: Low-Carbohydrate Dietary Intervention for Pediatric Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

Sponsor

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Nov 25, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Type 2 Diabetes

Summary

The purpose of this project is to test the effect of a low carb diet compared to standard carb diet among adolescents with T2D over a 24-week period.

Eligibility

Min Age: 12 YearsMax Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a low-carbohydrate diet as a way to improve blood sugar control in teenagers with type 2 diabetes who are overweight or obese. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 12 and 18 years old - You have had a type 2 diabetes diagnosis for more than 3 months - Your HbA1c (3-month average blood sugar) is between 6.5% and 8.5% - Your BMI is above the 85th percentile for your age - You do not have autoimmune diabetes (type 1) — confirmed by negative pancreatic antibodies - You have been on a stable dose of diabetes medications for at least 3 months **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are currently on insulin therapy - You have kidney problems (creatinine above 1 mg/dL) - You have liver problems (elevated liver enzymes AST or ALT above 100 IU/ml) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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