Effect of Physical Activity and/or Probiotics on Body Composition and Physiological Parameters in Women
NCT ID: NCT06746220
Last Updated: 2025-12-30
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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
NA
120 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2024-09-16
2027-12-15
Brief Summary
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The objective of this project is to evaluate the effects on health of probiotic supplementation (PS) with or without physical activity (PA). Participants who meet the study criteria will be randomized into 4 groups: probiotic and physical activity group (A+), probiotic and non-physical activity group (A-), placebo and physical activity group (T+), placebo and non-physical activity group (T-).
The probiotics used are Lactibiane® Reference provided by Pileje Laboratory. The study population are healthy women (university students) who do not practice sports. A total of 120 participants will participate.
At inclusion, each participant will undergo a medical examination, collect microbiota and salivary samples and perform different tests (questionnaires, assessments of strength and endurance). Then, a follow up phase will last 6 weeks. Each participant will receive a pillbox containing capsules (probiotic or placebo in a double-blind manner). Participants which randomized in the PA groups (A+ and A-) will perform 2 physical activity sessions per week for 6 weeks. At the end of this follow up phase, tests conducting during inclusion will be performed again.
Detailed Description
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Method: Each participant will, during an initial visit, undergo a medical examination (ECG, anthropometric measurements) to ensure there are no contraindications to engaging in physical activity or taking probiotics. Then, we will conduct the first collections of intestinal microbiota and salivary cortisol, initial evaluations of anxiety, depression, and self-esteem (indicators of mental health with questionnaires), as well as assessments of strength and endurance (indicators of physical health), body composition, and nutritional parameters. Following this, participants will be assigned to experimental groups, and we will distribute pillboxes containing capsules (probiotic or placebo in a double-blind manner). Participants in the PA groups (A+ and A-) will perform two 45-minute physical activity sessions per week for 6 weeks, consisting of muscle strengthening and endurance exercises. Participants in the sedentary groups (T+ and T-) will be contacted by phone once a week to ensure proper protocol adherence. At the end of the 6 weeks, we will repeat the tests conducted during the initial visit.
Probiotics: The probiotics used are Lactibiane® Reference, composed of 4 probiotic strains (Bifidobacterium longum LA101, Lactobacillus helveticus LA102, Lactobacillus lactis LA103, Streptococcus thermophilus LA104) dosed at 10 billion per capsule provided by Pileje laboratory. Placebos are also provided by Pileje laboratory.
Statistics: Having no proven hypothesis on the effect of physical activity and/or probiotic supplementation on the population, we started with inclusion of 120 participants in total. This will allow to highlight a moderate effect size (0.25) for the primary endpoint, under the hypothesis of an alpha risk of 0.05, with a power of 80%. and representing 20% lost to follow-up.
Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
OTHER
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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A+ group (probiotic and physical activity)
Microbiota sample Salivary sample Quality of life questionnaires Nutritional evaluation Assessment of physical health Physical activity Treatment with placebo or probiotic
Microbiota sample
Microbiota sample: one sample at inclusion and one sample at the end of the study
Salivary sample
Salivary sample: one sample at inclusion and one sample at the end of the study. In the morning, on an empty stomach.
Quality of life questionnaires
Quality of life questionnaires: 5 auto-questionnaires to be filled at inclusion and at the end of the study
Nutritional evaluation
Nutritional evaluation: food diary completed by participants for 3 consecutive days at inclusion and at the end of the study
Assessment of physical health
Assessment of physical health : 3 tests to assess strength and endurance. These tests will be performed at inclusion and at the end of the study.
Physical activity
Physical activity: 2 sessions per week for 6 weeks. For each session, 45 minutes of physical activity consisting of muscle strengthening and endurance exercises.
Treatment with placebo or probiotic
Treatment with placebo or probiotic: 1 capsule per day during 42 consecutive days. In the morning, on an empty stomach with a large glass of water 20 minutes before the meal
A- group (probiotic and non-physical activity)
Microbiota sample Salivary sample Quality of life questionnaires Nutritional evaluation Assessment of physical health Physical activity Treatment with placebo or probiotic
Microbiota sample
Microbiota sample: one sample at inclusion and one sample at the end of the study
Salivary sample
Salivary sample: one sample at inclusion and one sample at the end of the study. In the morning, on an empty stomach.
Quality of life questionnaires
Quality of life questionnaires: 5 auto-questionnaires to be filled at inclusion and at the end of the study
Nutritional evaluation
Nutritional evaluation: food diary completed by participants for 3 consecutive days at inclusion and at the end of the study
Assessment of physical health
Assessment of physical health : 3 tests to assess strength and endurance. These tests will be performed at inclusion and at the end of the study.
Physical activity
Physical activity: 2 sessions per week for 6 weeks. For each session, 45 minutes of physical activity consisting of muscle strengthening and endurance exercises.
Treatment with placebo or probiotic
Treatment with placebo or probiotic: 1 capsule per day during 42 consecutive days. In the morning, on an empty stomach with a large glass of water 20 minutes before the meal
T+ group (placebo and physical activity)
Microbiota sample Salivary sample Quality of life questionnaires Nutritional evaluation Assessment of physical health Physical activity Treatment with placebo or probiotic
Microbiota sample
Microbiota sample: one sample at inclusion and one sample at the end of the study
Salivary sample
Salivary sample: one sample at inclusion and one sample at the end of the study. In the morning, on an empty stomach.
Quality of life questionnaires
Quality of life questionnaires: 5 auto-questionnaires to be filled at inclusion and at the end of the study
Nutritional evaluation
Nutritional evaluation: food diary completed by participants for 3 consecutive days at inclusion and at the end of the study
Assessment of physical health
Assessment of physical health : 3 tests to assess strength and endurance. These tests will be performed at inclusion and at the end of the study.
Treatment with placebo or probiotic
Treatment with placebo or probiotic: 1 capsule per day during 42 consecutive days. In the morning, on an empty stomach with a large glass of water 20 minutes before the meal
T- group (placebo and non-physical activity)
Microbiota sample Salivary sample Quality of life questionnaires Nutritional evaluation Assessment of physical health Physical activity Treatment with placebo or probiotic
Microbiota sample
Microbiota sample: one sample at inclusion and one sample at the end of the study
Salivary sample
Salivary sample: one sample at inclusion and one sample at the end of the study. In the morning, on an empty stomach.
Quality of life questionnaires
Quality of life questionnaires: 5 auto-questionnaires to be filled at inclusion and at the end of the study
Nutritional evaluation
Nutritional evaluation: food diary completed by participants for 3 consecutive days at inclusion and at the end of the study
Assessment of physical health
Assessment of physical health : 3 tests to assess strength and endurance. These tests will be performed at inclusion and at the end of the study.
Treatment with placebo or probiotic
Treatment with placebo or probiotic: 1 capsule per day during 42 consecutive days. In the morning, on an empty stomach with a large glass of water 20 minutes before the meal
Interventions
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Microbiota sample
Microbiota sample: one sample at inclusion and one sample at the end of the study
Salivary sample
Salivary sample: one sample at inclusion and one sample at the end of the study. In the morning, on an empty stomach.
Quality of life questionnaires
Quality of life questionnaires: 5 auto-questionnaires to be filled at inclusion and at the end of the study
Nutritional evaluation
Nutritional evaluation: food diary completed by participants for 3 consecutive days at inclusion and at the end of the study
Assessment of physical health
Assessment of physical health : 3 tests to assess strength and endurance. These tests will be performed at inclusion and at the end of the study.
Physical activity
Physical activity: 2 sessions per week for 6 weeks. For each session, 45 minutes of physical activity consisting of muscle strengthening and endurance exercises.
Treatment with placebo or probiotic
Treatment with placebo or probiotic: 1 capsule per day during 42 consecutive days. In the morning, on an empty stomach with a large glass of water 20 minutes before the meal
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
2. Age ≥ 18 years old
3. Have a BMI between 18.5 and 30 kg/m2
4. Be registered as a student at the University of Orléans
5. Be non-athletic
6. Have no contraindication to the practice of physical activity
7. All participants must sign informed consent before the start of the study
Exclusion Criteria
2. Having treatment for a pathology at the time of inclusion
3. Taking a probiotic supplement during the last month prior to inclusion
4. Practice physical activity regularly (150 minutes/week of moderate physical activity according to the WHO)
5. Participant under guardianship or curators
6. Pregnant or breastfeeding women
7. Menopausal women
8. Allergy to any excipient known to be present in the probiotic or placebo formulation
18 Years
FEMALE
Yes
Sponsors
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Centre Hospitalier Régional d'Orléans
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Virgile AMIOT, Doctor
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
CHU Orléans
Locations
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Center Hospitalier Universitaire d'Orléans
Orléans, , France
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Virgile AMIOT, Doctor
Role: primary
References
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Aya V, Florez A, Perez L, Ramirez JD. Association between physical activity and changes in intestinal microbiota composition: A systematic review. PLoS One. 2021 Feb 25;16(2):e0247039. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0247039. eCollection 2021.
Aya V, Jimenez P, Munoz E, Ramirez JD. Effects of exercise and physical activity on gut microbiota composition and function in older adults: a systematic review. BMC Geriatr. 2023 Jun 12;23(1):364. doi: 10.1186/s12877-023-04066-y.
Angelakis E, Armougom F, Million M, Raoult D. The relationship between gut microbiota and weight gain in humans. Future Microbiol. 2012 Jan;7(1):91-109. doi: 10.2217/fmb.11.142.
Bastianelli C, Farris M, Bianchi P, Benagiano G. The effect of different contraceptive methods on the vaginal microbiome. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol. 2021 Jul;14(7):821-836. doi: 10.1080/17512433.2021.1917373. Epub 2021 Apr 23.
Boisseau N, Barnich N, Koechlin-Ramonatxo C. The Nutrition-Microbiota-Physical Activity Triad: An Inspiring New Concept for Health and Sports Performance. Nutrients. 2022 Feb 22;14(5):924. doi: 10.3390/nu14050924.
Alvarez-Arrano V, Martin-Pelaez S. Effects of Probiotics and Synbiotics on Weight Loss in Subjects with Overweight or Obesity: A Systematic Review. Nutrients. 2021 Oct 17;13(10):3627. doi: 10.3390/nu13103627.
Abenavoli L, Scarpellini E, Colica C, Boccuto L, Salehi B, Sharifi-Rad J, Aiello V, Romano B, De Lorenzo A, Izzo AA, Capasso R. Gut Microbiota and Obesity: A Role for Probiotics. Nutrients. 2019 Nov 7;11(11):2690. doi: 10.3390/nu11112690.
Allen JM, Mailing LJ, Niemiro GM, Moore R, Cook MD, White BA, Holscher HD, Woods JA. Exercise Alters Gut Microbiota Composition and Function in Lean and Obese Humans. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2018 Apr;50(4):747-757. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000001495.
Other Identifiers
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CHUO-2024-01
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id