Effect of Gum Arabic on Gastrointestinal Transit and Permeability

NCT ID: NCT03742076

Last Updated: 2023-07-10

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

27 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2018-12-18

Study Completion Date

2021-03-01

Brief Summary

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The study aims to determine the effect of gum arabic on gut bacteria and GI function.

Detailed Description

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To compare the effect of placebo, low-dose prebiotic, or high-dose prebiotic on gut microbiota composition and function, GI transit and permeability, and assess development of symptoms or a change in pre-existing symptoms present, in patients with recent history of clinically diagnosed diverticulitis which has been successfully treated.

Conditions

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Diverticulitis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators

Study Groups

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High-dose prebiotic

10 gm gum arabic (powder) with 2 gm fiber powder daily for at least 6 weeks

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

High-dose prebiotic

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

This is a spray-dried powder, yellowish-white in color, that is dissolvable.

Low-dose prebiotic

5 gm gum arabic (powder) with 2 gm fiber powder daily for at least 6 weeks

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Low-dose prebiotic

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

This is a spray-dried powder, yellowish-white in color, that is dissolvable.

Placebo

2 gm powdered fiber daily for at least 6 weeks

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Powder fiber supplement, yellowish-white in color, that is dissolvable.

Interventions

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High-dose prebiotic

This is a spray-dried powder, yellowish-white in color, that is dissolvable.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Low-dose prebiotic

This is a spray-dried powder, yellowish-white in color, that is dissolvable.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo

Powder fiber supplement, yellowish-white in color, that is dissolvable.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Other Intervention Names

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Acacia, gum acacia, acacia gum, gum arabic, arabic gum Acacia, gum acacia, acacia gum, gum arabic, arabic gum Dextrin fiber powder

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Recent diagnosis of diverticulitis (within 24 months) and at least 4 weeks post antibiotic use
2. Age 18-80

Exclusion Criteria

1. Prior history of gastrointestinal surgeries (except appendectomy and cholecystectomy)
2. Known diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's or ulcerative colitis), microscopic colitis, celiac disease, or other inflammatory condition other than diverticulitis
3. Use of tobacco products within the past 6 months (since nicotine may affect intestinal permeability)
4. Use of NSAIDs or aspirin within the week prior to Visit 2 and Visit 5 (permeability and transit testing visit since NSAIDs affect intestinal permeability)
5. Use of osmotic laxatives one week prior to Visit 2 and for the duration of the study
6. Use of oral corticosteroids within the previous 6 weeks and for the duration of the study
7. Ingestion of artificial sweeteners such as Splenda™ (sucralose), Nutrasweet™ (aspartame), sorbitol, xylitol, lactulose, or mannitol 2 days before and during the permeability testing days, e.g. foods to be avoided are sugarless gums or mints and diet beverages
8. Antibiotic use within 4 weeks of completion of the initial stool kit and/or Visit 2 testing appointment and for the remainder of the study (they can complete the stool kit and Visit 2 after a 4-week washout period)
9. Bowel preparation for colonoscopy less than one week prior to the completion of the first stool kit and Visit 2 and during the remainder of the study
10. Pregnancy or plan to become pregnant within the study timeframe
11. Vulnerable adults
12. Egg allergy or resistant to ingesting eggs
13. Diagnosis of diabetes
14. Any other disease(s), condition(s) or habit(s) that would interfere with completion of study, or in the judgment of the investigator would potentially interfere with compliance to this study or would adversely affect study outcomes
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

80 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Mayo Clinic

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Purna C. Kashyap, MBBS

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Purna C Kashyap, MBBS

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Mayo Clinic

Locations

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Mayo Clinic in Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Related Links

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Other Identifiers

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18-001008

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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