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Strawberry Powder for Insulin Sensitivity (STRW Trial)

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Waitlist Available
Led By Britt Burton-Freeman, PhD
Research Sponsored by Clinical Nutrition Research Center, Illinois Institute of Technology
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Men or women 20-60 years of age
Judged to be in good health with no clinical evidence of cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, or hepatic disease
Must not have
Men and women who smoke regularly
Documented vascular disease
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline to 4 weeks

Summary

This trial will study how strawberries can help improve immune and vascular systems to reduce inflammation, improve endothelial function & insulin sensitivity.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with prediabetes who may have insulin sensitivity issues, inflammation, or are at risk of developing diabetes. Participants should not have any allergies to strawberries and must be willing to consume strawberry powder or a control powder daily.
What is being tested?
The study tests the effects of different doses of freeze-dried whole strawberry powder (12g and 36g) versus a control (0g), on immune and vascular health over four weeks. It measures how strawberries might improve inflammation markers, blood sugar regulation, and oxidative stress defense.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects from consuming high doses of strawberry powder could include allergic reactions in sensitive individuals or gastrointestinal discomfort. However, strawberries are generally considered safe with minimal risks when consumed as part of a regular diet.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline to 4 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline to 4 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 primary clinical marker of inflammation IL-6
Changes in plasma biomarkers and measures of inflammation: NF-κB activation/suppression
Secondary study objectives
Change flow mediated dilation (FMD) before and after four weeks strawberry intake compared to control
Change in 10-day Glucose average
Change in Beta cell function using Liquid Meal Tolerance Test (LMTT).
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Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: 36g of strawberryExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
High dose intervention
Group II: 12g of strawberryExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Low dose intervention
Group III: 0g of strawberryPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Control

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Clinical Nutrition Research Center, Illinois Institute of TechnologyLead Sponsor
54 Previous Clinical Trials
2,934 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Insulin Resistance
161 Patients Enrolled for Insulin Resistance
Britt Burton-Freeman, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorIllinois Institute of Technology
1 Previous Clinical Trials
33 Total Patients Enrolled
~20 spots leftby Dec 2025
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