Oral Sucrosomial® Vitamin B12 in the Management of B12 Deficiency Among Metformin-Treated Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Vitamin B12 deficiency is a common concern in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients, especially those treated with metformin, which is known to interfere with B12 absorption. Early identification and effective management of B12 deficiency are critical to prevent neurological and hematological complications.

This study is designed as a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial to assess the efficacy of Sucrosomial® Vitamin B12 (1,000 mcg daily) compared to placebo in improving vitamin B12 status among metformin-treated T2DM patients. The study will enroll 50 participants (25 in each group) who will receive either Sucrosomial® B12 or placebo for 4 weeks.

Primary Outcome:

Change in serum vitamin B12 levels from baseline to 3 weeks.

Secondary Outcomes:

Change in Holo-Transcobalamin II (HoloTCII) levels from baseline to 3 weeks.

Change in Transcobalamin I (TCI) levels from baseline to 3 weeks.

Safety and tolerability, assessed through adverse event monitoring.

Change in glycemic control (HbA1c) from baseline to 3 weeks.

The study will include assessments at Baseline, 24 hours, 7 days, 14 days, and 21 days. Blood samples will be collected at each time point to measure vitamin B12, HoloTCII, TCI, CBC, LFTs, and RFTs. The safety profile will be monitored throughout the study.

This study will provide essential data on the effectiveness of Sucrosomial® B12 in improving vitamin B12 status among metformin-treated T2DM patients, offering a potential non-invasive intervention for managing B12 deficiency in this population.

Inclusion criteria

• Adults aged 18 to 75 years.
• Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM).
• Currently on Metformin therapy for at least one year.
• Serum vitamin B12 levels below the laboratory reference range (indicating deficiency).
• Willing to provide written informed consent.
• Able to comply with study procedures and visit schedule.

Exclusion criteria

• Current or prior use of vitamin B12 supplements within the past 3 months.
• Diagnosis of pernicious anemia or other causes of vitamin B12 malabsorption (e.g., Crohn's disease, celiac disease).
• History of gastric surgery or small intestine resection.
• Use of medications known to interfere with vitamin B12 absorption (other than Metformin).
• Severe renal impairment (eGFR < 30 mL/min/1.73 m²) or end-stage renal disease.
• Severe hepatic impairment (ALT/AST > 3 times the upper limit of normal).
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
• Known hypersensitivity to vitamin B12 or any component of the study product.
• Participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days.