Status:

UNKNOWN

The SIMBA Project - The Effect of a Prebiotic Supplement on Glucose Metabolism and Gut Microbiota in Obese Adults

Lead Sponsor:

University of Copenhagen

Collaborating Sponsors:

FermBiotics ApS

Conditions:

Glucose Metabolism

Metabolic Syndrome

Eligibility:

All Genders

30-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Modulation of the gut microbiota via administration of pro- and prebiotics have been proposed to contribute to weight loss and reduce plasma glucose and serum lipid levels, improving the inflammatory ...

Detailed Description

The overall objective of this study is to investigate a fermented canola-seaweed (FCS) product in obese human subjects with increased risk of metabolic syndrome (MS). We will study the effects of the ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Participants who have provided written informed consent
  • Age between 30 and 65 years
  • Body mass index ≥31 kg/m\^2

Exclusion

  • Body mass index \<31 kg/m\^2
  • Diagnosis of diabetes (HbA1c ≥ 6,5% (48 mmol/mol)) or pharmacological treatment of diabetes
  • Use of peroral glucocorticoids
  • Lack of compliance with the procedures (ingestion of sachets) in the study protocol, judged by Investigator
  • Ingestion of pre- or probiotic supplements during the study and 14 days prior to study start
  • Use of systemic antibiotics 1 month prior to study start
  • Use of cholesterol lowering drugs
  • Have had an obesity or abdominal surgery
  • Chronic inflammation disorders (excluding obesity)
  • Diagnosed psychiatric disorder including depression requiring treatment
  • Gastro intestinal and liver disorders
  • Gluten intolerance
  • Maltodextrin intolerance
  • Intensive physical training/ elite athlete (\>10 hours of strenuous physical activity per week)
  • Pregnant or lactating
  • High intake of alcohol (\>14 drinks/week for women and \>21 drinks/week for men)
  • Simultaneous blood donation for other purpose than this study
  • Simultaneous participation in other clinical intervention studies
  • Inability, physically or mentally, to comply with the procedures required by the study protocol as evaluated by the principal investigator or clinical responsible.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 28 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

March 31 2020

Estimated Enrollment :

100 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04120051

Start Date

October 28 2019

End Date

March 31 2020

Last Update

November 5 2019

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University of Copenhagen

Frederiksberg, Danmark, Denmark, 2000