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Comparison Study of Manapol and DaltonMax on Immune Function, Microbiome, and Related Variables in Men and Women

A study testing Aloe Vera Extract 1 and Aloe Vera Extract 2 in people with Microbiome and Immune Function, run by University of Memphis at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The present study will compare the effect of Manapol to DaltonMax on select measures of health. Currently, both ingredients are sold both as a stand-alone dietary supplement and as an active ingredient within various multi-nutrient products. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Microbiome, Immune Function
What is being tested?
Aloe Vera Extract 1 and Aloe Vera Extract 2
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
60 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
13 May 2022to 3 Mar 2023
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • no consumption of alcohol-containing beverages within 48 hours of testing
  • no consumption of caffeine-containing beverages within 48 hours of testing
  • no strenuous exercise within 48 hours of testing
  • be able to fast overnight (>10 hrs)

Who cannot join

  • self-reported active infection or illness of any kind
  • diabetic
  • diagnosed with an autoimmune disease including but not limited to rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Psoriasis
  • diagnosed GI-related health problems
  • using tobacco products
  • allergic or hypersensitive to aloe vera
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  • if female, pregnant or lactating
  • using antibiotics
  • using a medication/dietary supplement that alters immune or digestive function or that might otherwise impact study outcomes including, but not limited to supplements with immune, immunity, or defense in their name, immunosuppressants including Cyclosporines (Neoral®, Gengraf®, Sandimmune®), Tacrolimus (Prograf®, FK506), Mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept®), Prednisone, Azathioprine (Imuran®), Sirolimus (Rapamune®), Daclizumab and Basiliximab (Zenapax® and Simulect®), OKT3® (monoclonal antibody), Anti-Fungal Medications (Mycelex Troche®, Nystatin® Swish and Swallow, and Diflucan®), Antiviral Medications: Zovirax® (acyclovir), Cytovene® (ganciclovir), and Valcyte® (valganciclovir), Diuretics: Lasix® (furosemide), Antibiotics: Bactrim® (septra), Anti-Ulcer Medications: Prilosec® (omeprazole), Prevacid® (lansoprazole), Zantac® (ranitidine), Axid® (nizatidine), Carafate®(sucralfate), Pepcid®

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Center for Nutraceutical and Dietary Supplement Research

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38156

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About this study

The present study will compare the effect of Manapol to DaltonMax on select measures of health. Currently, both ingredients are sold both as a stand-alone dietary supplement and as an active ingredient within various multi-nutrient products.

Immune function will be assessed using blood samples to determine white blood cell counts and distributions, and cytokine levels with/without lipopolysaccharide (LPS) challenge. Additionally, effects specific to antioxidant function and glucose regulation, glucose, insulin, lipid peroxidation, and advanced oxidation protein products will be observed. Antioxidant capacity will also be measured. as well as completion of weekly questionnaires regarding gut health, and microbiome analysis.

Read the detailed description

Previous research has identified many beneficial properties of aloe vera extracts on health including the "induction of apoptosis, hepatoprotection, antioxidant, antibacterial, antidiabetic, antihyperglycemic, and anti-inflammatory effects". Further, aloe vera may ameliorate digestive issues such as irritable bowel syndrome, as indicated in a recent meta-analysis, although findings are somewhat inconsistent across studies and may be dependent on aloe form and dosage.

The present study will compare the effect of Manapol to DaltonMax on select measures of health. Currently, both ingredients are sold both as a stand-alone dietary supplement and as an active ingredient within various multi-nutrient products.

Immune function will be assessed using blood samples to determine white blood cell counts and distributions, and cytokine presence (IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10, TNF-alpha) with/without lipopolysaccharide (LPS) challenge. Additionally, aloe has been noted to have multiple effects specific to antioxidant function and glucose regulation, glucose, insulin, lipid peroxidation, and advanced oxidation protein products. An increase in blood antioxidant capacity was noted in an earlier study of Ambrotose, therefore antioxidant capacity will also be measured. As prior studies of aloe, coupled with anecdotal reports, provide evidence specific to a potential benefit to gut health, subjects will complete weekly questionnaires regarding gut health, and have a microbiome analysis performed.

Being tested
Aloe Vera Extract 1, Control, Aloe Vera Extract 2
Keywords
Aloe Vera extract, Manapol, Dalton Max

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Aloe Vera Extract 1Dietary supplement

    2 capsules taken daily for 30 days

  • ControlDietary supplement

    2 capsules taken daily for 30 days

  • Aloe Vera Extract 2Dietary supplement

    2 capsules taken daily for 30 days

Study groups in NCT05510050
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
ManapolExperimental1000 mg (Manapol only) Aloe Vera extract daily
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Aloe Vera Extract 1
Dalton MaxExperimental1000 mg (Dalton Max only) Aloe Vera extract daily
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Aloe Vera Extract 2
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorPlacebo (rice dextrin or similar) taken daily
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Control

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. White blood cell characterization

    A blood sample will be used to characterize the white blood cell population (cell count and distribution)

    Measured: baseline

  2. White blood cell characterization

    A blood sample will be used to characterize the white blood cell population (cell count and distribution)

    Measured: on day 30 of treatment

  3. Cytokine Panel for plasma

    IL-1beta, IL-6, IL-10, and TNF-alpha will be quantified from plasma

    Measured: baseline

  4. Cytokine Panel for plasma

    IL-1beta, IL-6, IL-10, and TNF-alpha will be quantified from plasma

    Measured: on day 30 of treatment

  5. Cytokine Panel on LPS stimulated whole blood

    IL-1beta, IL-6, IL-10, and TNF-alpha will be quantified on whole blood treated with LPS

    Measured: baseline

  6. Cytokine Panel on LPS stimulated whole blood

    IL-1beta, IL-6, IL-10, and TNF-alpha will be quantified on whole blood treated with LPS

    Measured: on day 30 of treatment

  7. Glucose

    Glucose levels in blood will be measured

    Measured: baseline

  8. Glucose

    Glucose levels in blood will be measured

    Measured: on day 30 of treatment

  9. Insulin

    Insulin levels in a blood sample will be measured

    Measured: baseline

  10. Insulin

    Insulin levels in a blood sample will be measured

    Measured: on day 30 of treatment

  11. Lipid peroxidation

    Lipid peroxiation in a blood sample will be quantified

    Measured: baseline

  12. Lipid peroxidation

    Lipid peroxiation in a blood sample will be quantified

    Measured: on day 30 of treatment

  13. Advanced oxidation protein products

    Advanced oxidation protein products in a blood sample will be quantified

    Measured: baseline

  14. Advanced oxidation protein products

    Advanced oxidation protein products in a blood sample will be quantified

    Measured: on day 30 of treatment

  15. Blood antioxidant capacity

    Blood antioxidant capacity will be quantified from a blood sample

    Measured: baseline

  16. Blood antioxidant capacity

    Blood antioxidant capacity will be quantified from a blood sample

    Measured: on day 30 of treatment

  17. Self-reported assessment of fatigue & associated variables

    Subjects will self-report feelings by marking a scale from 0 (None) to 10 (Extreme) for different fatigue associated variables: Attentive, Tired, Alert, Groggy, Focuse, Sluggish, Energetic, Lethargic, Enthusiastic, Sore, Well-rested, Fatigue, Sickly, Mental Stress.

    Measured: baseline

  18. Self-reported assessment of fatigue & associated variables

    Subjects will self-report feelings by marking a scale from 0 (None) to 10 (Extreme) for different fatigue associated variables: Attentive, Tired, Alert, Groggy, Focuse, Sluggish, Energetic, Lethargic, Enthusiastic, Sore, Well-rested, Fatigue, Sickly, Mental Stress.

    Measured: Week 1 of treatment

  19. Self-reported assessment of fatigue & associated variables

    Subjects will self-report feelings by marking a scale from 0 (None) to 10 (Extreme) for different fatigue associated variables: Attentive, Tired, Alert, Groggy, Focuse, Sluggish, Energetic, Lethargic, Enthusiastic, Sore, Well-rested, Fatigue, Sickly, Mental Stress.

    Measured: Week 2 of treatment

  20. Self-reported assessment of fatigue & associated variables

    Subjects will self-report feelings by marking a scale from 0 (None) to 10 (Extreme) for different fatigue associated variables: Attentive, Tired, Alert, Groggy, Focuse, Sluggish, Energetic, Lethargic, Enthusiastic, Sore, Well-rested, Fatigue, Sickly, Mental Stress.

    Measured: Week 3 of treatment

  21. Self-reported assessment of fatigue & associated variables

    Subjects will self-report feelings by marking a scale from 0 (None) to 10 (Extreme) for different fatigue associated variables: Attentive, Tired, Alert, Groggy, Focuse, Sluggish, Energetic, Lethargic, Enthusiastic, Sore, Well-rested, Fatigue, Sickly, Mental Stress.

    Measured: Week 4 of treatment

  22. Subjects' perceived digestive/bowel health

    Subjects will record their bowel movements/health using the Bristol stool chart weekly and questionnaire on their upper abdominal, lower abdominal, and other digestive symptoms on a scale 0 (no problem at all) to 9 (the worst it has ever been)

    Measured: baseline

  23. Subjects' perceived digestive/bowel health

    Subjects will record their bowel movements/health using the Bristol stool chart weekly and questionnaire on their upper abdominal, lower abdominal, and other digestive symptoms on a scale 0 (no problem at all) to 9 (the worst it has ever been)

    Measured: Week 1 of treatment

  24. Subjects' perceived digestive/bowel health

    Subjects will record their bowel movements/health using the Bristol stool chart weekly and questionnaire on their upper abdominal, lower abdominal, and other digestive symptoms on a scale 0 (no problem at all) to 9 (the worst it has ever been)

    Measured: Week 2 of treatment

  25. Subjects' perceived digestive/bowel health

    Subjects will record their bowel movements/health using the Bristol stool chart weekly and questionnaire on their upper abdominal, lower abdominal, and other digestive symptoms on a scale 0 (no problem at all) to 9 (the worst it has ever been)

    Measured: Week 3 of treatment

  26. Subjects' perceived digestive/bowel health

    Subjects will record their bowel movements/health using the Bristol stool chart weekly and questionnaire on their upper abdominal, lower abdominal, and other digestive symptoms on a scale 0 (no problem at all) to 9 (the worst it has ever been)

    Measured: Week 4 of treatment

  27. Microbiome analysis

    Subjects will submit a stool sample kit for microbiome analysis

    Measured: baseline

  28. Microbiome analysis

    Subjects will submit a stool sample kit for microbiome analysis

    Measured: on Day 30 of treatment

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. Food Logs

    Subjects will record their dietary consumption for the 5 days leading up to each test visit

    Measured: baseline

  2. Food Logs

    Subjects will record their dietary consumption for the 5 days leading up to each test visit

    Measured: on Day 30 of treatment

  3. Resting Blood Pressure

    Blood pressure will be measured following a 10 min rest using an automated system

    Measured: baseline

  4. Resting Blood Pressure

    Blood pressure will be measured following a 10 min rest using an automated system

    Measured: on Day 30 of treatment

  5. Resting Heart Rate

    Heart rate will be measured following a 10 min rest using an automated system

    Measured: baseline

  6. Resting Heart Rate

    Heart rate will be measured following a 10 min rest using an automated system

    Measured: on day 30 of treatment

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted22 Aug 2022
  2. Study start13 May 2022
  3. Primary completion3 Nov 2022
  4. Study completion3 Mar 2023

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Basic science
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
60 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05510050
Sponsor's protocol ID
PRO-FY2022-131
Status last verified
Sep 2023
First submitted
19 Aug 2022
Last updated
26 Sep 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Aloe Vera Extract 1 and Aloe Vera Extract 2 in people with Microbiome and Immune Function, run by University of Memphis at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 9 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Sep 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

White blood cell characterization (time frame: baseline). The study lists 28 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 26 Sep 2023.

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