Probiotic Intervention for Gut Function

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The effect of probiotics on gut function in healthy subjects.

Official Title
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A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Clinical Study to Evaluate the Effect of Probiotics on Gut Function in Healthy Chinese Adults

Conditions
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Gut Function

Intervention / Treatment
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* Dietary Supplement: Probiotics
* Dietary Supplement: Placebo


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Age between 18 and 65 years BMI between 18.5 and 27.9 kg/m² Subjects having ≥ 3 bowel movements per day Subject not satisfied with their bowel habits Subject having frequent stools during more than 4 weeks For women: Non menopausal with the same reliable contraception since at least 3 cycles before the beginning of the study and agreeing to keep it during the entire duration of the study Subjects agreeing to keep their dietary and life habits unchanged throughout the study Good general and mental health within the opinion of the investigator Able and willing to participate to the study by complying with the protocol procedures as evidenced by a dated and signed ICF Exclusion Criteria: Suffering IBS according to Rome IV criteria, chronic intestinal disease, immunodeficiency disorder or immunosuppressive treatment Clinically significant frequent constipation or diarrhea at the screening visit as judged by the Investigator Suffering from a severe chronic disease or GI disorders found to be inconsistent with the conduct of the study by the investigator Intake of antibiotics within 8 weeks prior to the start of the study With regular intake of probiotics within four weeks prior to V1 visit Under treatment or dietary supplement which could significantly affect parameter(s) followed during the study according to the investigator or stopped in a too short period before the V1 visit Suspected alcohol or substance abuse Use of medications other than contraceptives or prescribed medication after consulting with the investigator History of any clinically significant disease or disorder which, in the opinion of the Investigator, may either put the subject at risk if participating in the study, or influence the results or the subject´s ability to participate in the study With a known gluten intolerance, milk protein allergy With a known or suspected food allergy or intolerance or hypersensitivity to any of the study products' ingredients Pregnant or lactating women or intending to become pregnant within 3 months ahead With significant change in food habits or in physical activity in the 3 months before the V1 visit With a personal history of anorexia nervosa, bulimia or significant eating disorders according to the investigator Having a lifestyle deemed incompatible with the study according to the investigator Currently participating in another clinical study, has done so in the past 30 days or being in the exclusion period of a previous clinical trial Under legal protection (guardianship, wardship) or deprived from his/her rights following administrative or judicial decision Presenting a psychological or linguistic incapability to sign the informed consent or Investigator considers the subject unlikely to comply with study procedures, restrictions and requirements Impossible to contact in case of emergency

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Prevention
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Quadruple


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Active Comparator: Probiotics<br>Two capsules per day for 8 weeks | Dietary Supplement: Probiotics<br>* Capsule<br>|
| Placebo Comparator: Placebo<br>Two capsules per day for 8 weeks | Dietary Supplement: Placebo<br>* Capsule<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bowel movements | Reduction of the number of bowel movements | 8 weeks |