Please note: This trial has finished recruiting and is not accepting new participants.

Research Center: Medlab Clinical Research Centre
Location: 66 McCauley St., Alexandria, NSW Sydney
Lead Researchers: Prof Luis Vitetta, Dr Belinda Butcher
Ethics Committee: This study has been reviewed and approved by the National Institute of Integrative Medicine Human Research Ethics Committee

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Background

Pre-diabetes affects about 16.4% of Australian adults. People with prediabetes are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.

The research study is testing whether a natural supplement containing French Maritime Pine Bark Extract, Papain and Aloe Vera (Arborvitae Health and Wellbeing Supplement – AHWS) will help to improve blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes when compared to placebo.

This study seeks men and women who have prediabetes or suspect they have prediabetes. Participants are required to attend 5 study visits at the research site over 12 weeks and will be reimbursed $250 for travel expenses.

Benefits of Participation

• You may experience an improvement in blood sugar.
• You will be reimbursed $250 for travel expenses.
• All medication, tests and medical care required as part of the research project will be provided to you free of charge.
• You will be helping to advance medical research.
• You will receive 4 x 1 L bottles of “Arbovitae Health & Wellbeing” supplement free of charge as a thank you at study completion.

Your Rights

• If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you may withdraw at any time.
• Your records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by the law.
• Qualified health professionals will monitor your health as it relates to the study.

Who Can Participate?

• Men and women aged 18+
• Have prediabetes or suspect they have prediabetes
• Able to attend 5 study visits at the research site over approximately 12 weeks