Probiotics for Alleviating Functional Constipation in Adults

NCT ID: NCT06637397

Last Updated: 2024-10-15

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

100 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-05-30

Study Completion Date

2024-11-15

Brief Summary

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To investigate the clinical effects of probiotics in relieving chronic constipation in adults, and evaluate the improvement of symptoms in patients with constipation as well as their impacts on gastrointestinal function, immunity, and gut microbiota.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Constipation

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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Probiotic Group

Participants receive one sachet per day containing probiotic BC99 and maltodextrin (Week 0 to Week8).

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Probiotic

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

During the intervention, participants can consume BC99 daily and any adverse reactions were noted. Stool and serum samples were collected for analysis of 16S rRNA and serum inflammatory markers. Changes in intestinal flora and inflammatory factors before and after supplementation were assessed.

Placebo Group

Participants receive one sachet per day containing maltodextrin only, serving as the placebo(Week 0 to Week8).

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

During the intervention, participants can consume maltodextrin daily and any adverse reactions were noted. Stool and serum samples were collected for analysis of 16S rRNA and serum inflammatory markers. Changes in intestinal flora and inflammatory factors before and after supplementation were assessed.

Interventions

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Probiotic

During the intervention, participants can consume BC99 daily and any adverse reactions were noted. Stool and serum samples were collected for analysis of 16S rRNA and serum inflammatory markers. Changes in intestinal flora and inflammatory factors before and after supplementation were assessed.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo

During the intervention, participants can consume maltodextrin daily and any adverse reactions were noted. Stool and serum samples were collected for analysis of 16S rRNA and serum inflammatory markers. Changes in intestinal flora and inflammatory factors before and after supplementation were assessed.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Chinese adults who meet the diagnostic criteria of Rome III, aged between 18 and 70;
2. Patients with chronic constipation (disease duration exceeding 6 months, with fewer than 3 bowel movements per week and/or Bristol stool form scale types 1 and 2);
3. Able to complete the study according to the requirements of the experimental protocol;
4. Patients who have signed the informed consent form;
5. Research participants (including male participants) who do not have fertility plans from 14 days before screening to 6 months after the end of the trial and are willing to take effective contraceptive measures voluntarily.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Individuals who have taken items with similar functions to the tested product within a short period of time, which may affect the judgment of the results;
2. Patients who have changed their diet during the study period;
3. Patients with severe allergies and immune deficiencies;
4. Female patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have plans to become pregnant;
5. Patients with severe diseases in vital organs such as cardiovascular, lung, liver, and kidney, as well as severe metabolic diseases such as diabetes, thyroid disease, malignant tumors, and severe immune system diseases;
6. Individuals who have used antibiotics within the past two weeks;
7. Individuals with severe psychological or mental illnesses;
8. Participants who have not consumed the tested samples as required or failed to follow up on time, resulting in an inability to determine the effectiveness;
9. Other research participants deemed unsuitable for participation by the researchers.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

70 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Wecare Probiotics Co., Ltd.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Henan University of Science and Technology

Luoyang, Henan, China

Site Status RECRUITING

The School of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technolog

Luoyang, Henan, China

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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China

Central Contacts

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Ying Wu

Role: CONTACT

18639283502

Facility Contacts

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Ying Wu, Dr.

Role: primary

+86 18639283502

Ying Wu, doctor

Role: primary

18639283502 ext. +86

Other Identifiers

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WK2024007

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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