Trial Outcomes & Findings for HFS (High-Fiber Supplement) in MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (NCT NCT04574024)

NCT ID: NCT04574024

Last Updated: 2024-12-17

Results Overview

TNF-alpha is involved in MS pathology, therefore, we examined the serum level of TNF-alpha by Luminex multiplex assay.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE1/PHASE2

Target enrollment

7 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline; and 8 weeks and 12 weeks post-NBT-NM108 treatment.

Results posted on

2024-12-17

Participant Flow

Baseline data was collected from 7 MS patients enrolled in this study. Three out of seven MS patients consumed NBT-NM108 for 8 weeks. Two out of the three MS patients continued the NBT-NM108 treatment for more 4 weeks (total 12 weeks). Stool and blood samples were collected at 3 time points (baseline, 8 week post-NBT-NM108 , and 12 week post-NBT-NM108 ). Baseline: 7, 8 weeks post- NBT-NM108 : 3, 12 weeks post- NBT-NM108 : 2

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
MS Study Cohort
7 MS patients enrolled in this study. Three out of seven MS patients consumed NBT-NM108 for 8 weeks. Two out of the three MS patients continued the NBT-NM108 treatment for more 4 weeks (total 12 weeks)
Baseline
STARTED
7
Baseline
COMPLETED
7
Baseline
NOT COMPLETED
0
NBT-NM108 Treatment for 8 Weeks
STARTED
3
NBT-NM108 Treatment for 8 Weeks
COMPLETED
3
NBT-NM108 Treatment for 8 Weeks
NOT COMPLETED
0
NBT-NM108 Treatment for 12 Weeks
STARTED
2
NBT-NM108 Treatment for 12 Weeks
COMPLETED
2
NBT-NM108 Treatment for 12 Weeks
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

HFS (High-Fiber Supplement) in MS (Multiple Sclerosis)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Study Cohort
n=7 Participants
7 MS patients enrolled in this study. Baseline data was collected from 7 MS patients. Three out of seven MS patients consumed NBT-NM108 for 8 weeks. Two out of the three MS patients continued the NBT-NM108 treatment for more 4 weeks (total 12 weeks)
Age, Customized
46.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.9 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
MS medication at Baseline
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Treatment naive
5 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline; and 8 weeks and 12 weeks post-NBT-NM108 treatment.

Population: Three MS patients consumed dietary fiber three times a day at 60 g/day for 8 weeks. Two out of the three MS patients continued NBT-NM108 treatment for more 4 weeks (total12 weeks). Blood samples were collected at 3 time points (baseline, 8 week post-NBT-NM108, and 12 week post-NBT-NM108).

TNF-alpha is involved in MS pathology, therefore, we examined the serum level of TNF-alpha by Luminex multiplex assay.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Baseline
n=3 Participants
MS patients who did not consume or before the start of NBT-NM108 treatment.
NBT-NM108 Treatment for 8 Weeks.
n=3 Participants
Three MS patients consumed NBT-NM108 three times a day at 60 g/day for 8 weeks.
NBT-NM108 Treatment for 12 Weeks
n=2 Participants
Two MS patients further consumed the NBT-NM108 for more 4 weeks (total 12 weeks)
Assess the Effect of NBT-NM108 on Serum TNF-alpha Levels in MS Patients
25.62 pg/ml
Standard Error 1.28
22.58 pg/ml
Standard Error 0.78
20.73 pg/ml
Standard Error 0.56

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline; and 8 weeks and 12 weeks post-NBT-NM108 treatment.

Population: Baseline data was collected from seven MS patients. Three out of seven MS patients consumed dietary fiber three times a day at 60 g/day for 8 weeks. Two out of the three MS patients continued the HFS treatment for more 4 weeks (total 12 weeks). Stool samples were collected at 3 time points (baseline, 8 week post- NBT-NM108, and 12 week post- NBT-NM108).

The abundance of the bacteria genus "Anaerostipes" is often found to be decreased in MS patients compared to healthy individuals, indicating a potential link in MS disease progression. Therefore, we examined the abundance by 16s rRNA sequencing of V3-V4 region.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Baseline
n=7 Participants
MS patients who did not consume or before the start of NBT-NM108 treatment.
NBT-NM108 Treatment for 8 Weeks.
n=3 Participants
Three MS patients consumed NBT-NM108 three times a day at 60 g/day for 8 weeks.
NBT-NM108 Treatment for 12 Weeks
n=2 Participants
Two MS patients further consumed the NBT-NM108 for more 4 weeks (total 12 weeks)
Examine the Effect of NBT-NM108 on Anaerostipes in MS Patients.
1.94 % abundance
Standard Error 0.89
4.23 % abundance
Standard Error 0.52
4.52 % abundance
Standard Error 0.35

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, and 8 weeks and 12 weeks post-NBT-NM108 treatment.

Population: Baseline data was collected from seven MS patients. Three out of seven MS patients consumed dietary fiber three times a day at 60 g/day for 8 weeks. Two out of the three MS patients continued the HFS treatment for more 4 weeks (total 12 weeks). Stool samples were collected at 3 time points (baseline, 8 week post- NBT-NM108, and 12 week post- NBT-NM108).

Recently, we found that fecal Lcn-2 level is a sensitive biological indicator for gut dysbiosis in MS. Fecal Lcn-2 levels are increased upon development of gut dysbiosis. Therefore, we measured fecal Lcn-2 levels at baseline, 8 and 12 weeks of HFS treatment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Baseline
n=7 Participants
MS patients who did not consume or before the start of NBT-NM108 treatment.
NBT-NM108 Treatment for 8 Weeks.
n=3 Participants
Three MS patients consumed NBT-NM108 three times a day at 60 g/day for 8 weeks.
NBT-NM108 Treatment for 12 Weeks
n=2 Participants
Two MS patients further consumed the NBT-NM108 for more 4 weeks (total 12 weeks)
Effect of NBT-NM108 on Fecal Lcn-2 Levels in MS Patients
68.7 ng/mg
Standard Error 30.9
24.4 ng/mg
Standard Error 3.8
33.4 ng/mg
Standard Error 2.7

Adverse Events

MS Study Cohort

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Suhayl Dhib-Jalbut

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Phone: 732-235-7335

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place