Phase II Trial Opens: Microbiome-Targeted Nutrition vs Placebo in Type 2 Diabetes — Novel Approach to Glycemic Control
247 Health News Editorial
·21 June 2026
·3 min read
·clinical-trialsThe AIM-MET trial is testing a novel microbiome-targeted nutritional supplement for improving glycemic control in type 2 diabetes. This 24-week randomized controlled trial could offer clinicians a new adjunctive therapy approach.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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