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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)SMS-VALNCT07606872

Validation of the Snouda Metabolic Score for Phenotyping and Guiding Reversal in Type 2 Diabetes

A study testing Phenotype-Matched Dietary Protocol, Structured Progressive Exercise Protocol and Targeted Nutritional Supplementation in people with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and Insulin Resistance, run by Salah Snouda at 1 site in United Kingdom.

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Trial summary

This study tests a new tool called the Snouda Metabolic Score (SMS) that helps doctors identify the specific metabolic problems driving Type 2 Diabetes in each individual patient. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
Phenotype-Matched Dietary Protocol, Structured Progressive Exercise Protocol and Targeted Nutritional Supplementation
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
150 participants
Where
1 siteUnited Kingdom
Study dates
Aug 2026to Mar 2027
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Confirmed diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) by a licensed healthcare provider
  • Age 18 years or older
  • HbA1c between 6.5% and 11.0% at baseline
  • Currently managed with lifestyle measures alone, or with oral glucose-lowering medications (metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, DPP-4 inhibitors, or sulfonylureas)
  • Ability to access and use the diabetesreversal.io digital platform
  • Willingness to perform daily self-monitoring of blood glucose
  • Willingness to complete laboratory blood tests (Genesis Biomarker Panel) at baseline and Week 24 at own expense
  • Able to provide written informed consent

Who cannot join

  • Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus or Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA)
  • Currently pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Currently using insulin therapy
  • Currently using GLP-1 receptor agonists (e.g., semaglutide, liraglutide)
  • HbA1c greater than 11.0% at baseline
  • History of severe hypoglycemia requiring third-party assistance in the past 12 months
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  • Active malignancy or receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy
  • Severe renal impairment (eGFR less than 30 mL/min/1.73m²)
  • Severe hepatic impairment
  • Active eating disorder
  • Any condition that in the opinion of the investigator would make participation unsafe or interfere with study completion

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

United Kingdom1 site
  • Snouda Health Coaching Ltd

    Manchester, England

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About this study

Official title: A Prospective Interventional Clinical Validation Study of the Snouda Metabolic Score (SMS) as a Phenotyping and Protocol-Targeting Instrument in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

This study tests a new tool called the Snouda Metabolic Score (SMS) that helps doctors identify the specific metabolic problems driving Type 2 Diabetes in each individual patient. Instead of treating all diabetic patients the same way, the SMS classifies patients into one of several metabolic phenotypes - patterns of dysfunction across five body systems: insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, hormonal disruption, gut microbiome imbalance, and mitochondrial dysfunction.

Once classified, each participant follows a personalized 24-week lifestyle and nutritional protocol targeting their specific phenotype. The protocol includes dietary changes, structured exercise, targeted nutritional supplements, and optional intermittent fasting. Participants track their blood glucose daily and complete biomarker blood tests at the start and end of the study.

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The main goal is to determine whether the SMS tool accurately identifies metabolic phenotypes and whether phenotype-matched protocols produce better outcomes than standard approaches. The study measures changes in HbA1c, fasting insulin, C-peptide, inflammation markers, and whether participants achieve Type 2 Diabetes remission - defined as HbA1c below 6.5% without glucose-lowering medication.

The study is conducted entirely online through the diabetesreversal.io platform. There are no clinic visits required. Participants must be adults aged 18 or older with a confirmed Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis and must not be pregnant or breastfeeding.

Read the detailed description

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a heterogeneous metabolic disorder driven by multiple overlapping physiological dysfunctions. Standard clinical management focuses on glycemic control through pharmacotherapy but does not address the underlying mechanistic drivers of the disease. This results in lifelong medication dependency and progressive disease burden rather than reversal.

The Snouda Metabolic Score (SMS) is a hybrid composite-to-binary diagnostic instrument designed to phenotype T2DM patients across five mechanistic pillars: (A) Insulin Resistance and Hyperinsulinemia, (B) Chronic Low-Grade Inflammation, (C) Hormonal and HPA Axis Dysregulation, (D) Gut Microbiome Dysbiosis, and (E) Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Oxidative Stress. Each pillar is scored using a combination of objective laboratory biomarkers (weighted 60%) and clinician-administered patient-reported secondary criteria (weighted 40%), generating a Confirmed Phenotype code that guides precision protocol targeting.

This prospective interventional study enrolls 50 adult participants with confirmed T2DM. Following SMS phenotyping at baseline, participants are assigned to a 24-week personalized intervention protocol matched to their Confirmed Phenotype. The intervention comprises four components: (1) a structured dietary protocol based on phenotype (low-carbohydrate, anti-inflammatory, or mitochondrial support diet); (2) a progressive exercise protocol; (3) targeted nutritional supplementation based on identified deficiencies; and (4) optional structured intermittent fasting with full safety protocols.

Primary outcomes include change in HbA1c from baseline to Week 24, proportion of participants achieving T2DM remission (HbA1c less than 6.5% off glucose-lowering medication), and SMS phenotype classification accuracy. Secondary outcomes include changes in fasting insulin, C-peptide, hs-CRP, morning cortisol, body weight, waist circumference, blood pressure, and participant-reported quality of life.

The study is conducted entirely through the diabetesreversal.io digital platform. Participants complete the SMS assessment online, receive their personalized protocol through the platform, submit weekly check-ins, and upload self-measured physical assessments and blood glucose readings. Laboratory biomarker testing (Genesis Biomarker Panel) is performed at a local laboratory of the participant's choice at baseline and Week 24, with costs borne by the participant.

Safety oversight includes daily glucose monitoring protocols, a hypoglycemia escalation protocol, mandatory physician consultation prior to fasting periods, and independent medical monitoring of all serious adverse events. The study has received Deferred Approval from WCG Institutional Review Board (IRB Tracking Number 20261755).

Being tested
Phenotype-Matched Dietary Protocol, Structured Progressive Exercise Protocol, Targeted Nutritional Supplementation, Structured Intermittent Fasting Protocol
Keywords
Diabetes reversal, Metabolic phenotyping, Snouda Metabolic Score, Lifestyle intervention, HbA1c reduction, Intermittent fasting, Low-carbohydrate diet, Chronic inflammation, Mitochondrial dysfunction, Gut microbiome
Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome, Intermittent Fasting, Mitochondrial Diseases

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Phenotype-Matched Dietary ProtocolBehavioural

    A structured dietary plan tailored to the participant's SMS Confirmed Phenotype. Options include low-carbohydrate diet (Pillar A dominant), anti-inflammatory diet (Pillar B dominant), cortisol-regulating diet (Pillar C dominant), prebiotic/probiotic-rich diet (Pillar D dominant), or mitochondrial support diet (Pillar E dominant).

  • Structured Progressive Exercise ProtocolBehavioural

    A progressive exercise program combining resistance training and aerobic activity, delivered through the diabetesreversal.io platform with instructional videos and weekly progression targets.

  • Targeted Nutritional SupplementationDietary supplement

    Nutritional supplements selected based on the participant's SMS phenotype and identified deficiencies. May include magnesium, berberine, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, CoQ10, or probiotic formulations depending on the Confirmed Phenotype.

  • Structured Intermittent Fasting ProtocolBehavioural

    Optional structured intermittent fasting periods with a mandatory 24-hour fasting safety protocol including pre-fast physician consultation, 4-hourly glucose monitoring, defined stop criteria, and carbohydrate availability requirements.

Study groups in NCT07606872
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Phenotype-Matched Lifestyle InterventionExperimentalParticipants undergo SMS phenotyping at baseline and receive a 24-week personalized protocol matched to their Confirmed Phenotype code. The protocol includes a phenotype-specific dietary plan, structured progressive exercise, targeted nutritional supplementation, and optional structured intermittent fasting with full safety protocols.
Receives: Behavioral: Phenotype-Matched Dietary Protocol; Behavioral: Structured Progressive Exercise Protocol; Dietary Supplement: Targeted Nutritional Supplementation; Behavioral: Structured Intermittent Fasting Protocol

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in HbA1c from Baseline to Week 24

    Change in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c, %) measured via laboratory blood test at baseline and Week 24, as an indicator of long-term glycemic control improvement.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 24

  2. Rate of Type 2 Diabetes Remission at Week 24

    Proportion of participants achieving T2DM remission, defined as HbA1c below 6.5% without glucose-lowering medication for a minimum of 3 months, as assessed at Week 24.

    Measured: Week 24

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Change in Fasting Insulin from Baseline to Week 24

    Measured: Baseline and Week 24

  2. Change in C-peptide from Baseline to Week 24

    Measured: Baseline and Week 24

  3. Change in High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) from Baseline to Week 24

    Measured: Baseline and Week 24

  4. Change in Fasting Morning Cortisol from Baseline to Week 24

    Measured: Baseline and Week 24

  5. Change in Body Weight from Baseline to Week 24

    Measured: Baseline and Week 24

  6. Change in Waist Circumference from Baseline to Week 24

    Measured: Baseline and Week 24

  7. SMS Phenotype Classification Accuracy

    Proportion of participants whose SMS Confirmed Phenotype code at baseline correctly predicts the dominant mechanistic driver as confirmed by biomarker response pattern at Week 24.

    Measured: Week 24

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted26 May 2026
  2. Study startAug 2026 (estimated)
  3. Primary completionDec 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completionMar 2027 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Model description
All enrolled participants undergo SMS phenotyping at baseline and receive a 24-week personalized intervention protocol matched to their Confirmed Phenotype code. There is no randomization or control arm; this is a single-arm pre-post validation study.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
150 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07606872
Sponsor's protocol ID
SMS-VAL-2026-001
Other IDs
20261755
Acronym
SMS-VAL
Status last verified
Aug 2026
First submitted
19 May 2026
Last updated
18 Aug 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Phenotype-Matched Dietary Protocol, Structured Progressive Exercise Protocol and Targeted Nutritional Supplementation in people with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and Insulin Resistance, run by Salah Snouda at 1 site in United Kingdom.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 11 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: enrolling by invitation, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United Kingdom. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in HbA1c from Baseline to Week 24 (time frame: Baseline and Week 24). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 18 Aug 2026.

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