Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Daily Consumption of a Novel Biscuit Enriched With Edible Mushrooms, on Intestinal Health-related Parameters
Lead Sponsor:
Harokopio University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Agricultural University of Athens
National Hellenic Research Foundation
Conditions:
Healthy
Eligibility:
All Genders
60-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to assess the effect of dietary intervention that includes the daily consumption of a novel biscuit (enriched with the selected mushrooms rich in β-glucans) on gut health r...
Detailed Description
After having been informed about the study and the potential risks, all subjects giving written informed consent will undergo screening to determine eligibility for study entry (inclusion criteria). A...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- healthy individuals aged 60-80 years old, of both sexes/genders
Exclusion
- no recent weight loss and extreme dietary behaviors;
- no history of gastrointestinal disease, chronic constipation, chronic/acute diarrhea, autoimmune disease, coronary disease, liver and/or kidney malfunction;
- no consumption of antibiotics two months prior to the initiation of the intervention;
- no consumption of probiotics and/or prebiotics and/or dietary fiber supplements two weeks prior to the initiation of the intervention.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 20 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 15 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
37 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04759625
Start Date
February 20 2021
End Date
December 15 2022
Last Update
February 28 2024
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Harokopio University
Kallithea, Athens, Greece, 176 71