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IBS - Irritable Bowel SyndromeNCT05990764

Effects of a Combination of Polyphenol-rich Extracts, Prebiotics, and Hydrolyzed Fiber on the Quality of Life of Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

A study testing Probiotic, Prebiotic, Polyphenol-rich Extracts and Probiotic, Prebiotic in people with IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome, run by AronPharma Sp. z o. o. at 1 site in Poland.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

The aim of the study is to demonstrate a beneficial effect in reducing symptoms that negatively affect the quality of life of IBS patients, and to demonstrate a positive effect on inflammatory and intestinal function markers. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 55 years
Conditions the study is for
IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
What is being tested?
Probiotic, Prebiotic, Polyphenol-rich Extracts and Probiotic, Prebiotic
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
48 participants
Where
1 sitePoland
Study dates
8 May 2023to 31 Jan 2024
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 55 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Diagnosed Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
  • Women and men, 18-55 years old.
  • Signed informed consent.

Who cannot join

  • Intake of supplements containing plant extracts, polyphenols or anthocyanins, and supplements containing fiber, probiotics and prebiotics.
  • Participation in another clinical trial.
  • Inability to swallow an oral study drug/placebo.
  • Oncological disease, autoimmune disease, severe liver dysfunction, tuberculosis, leukemia, multiple sclerosis, AIDS, rheumatoid arthritis, organ transplant and other gastrointestinal diseases that may affect the results of the study.
  • Women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant during the study, or breastfeeding,

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Poland1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Karola Marcinkowskiego w Poznaniu

    Poznan

    Barbara Khaidakov, PhD, 798 210 651 ext. +48, barbara.khaidakov@aronpharma.pl

    Dorota Mańkowska-Wierzbicka, MD, PhD

    Recruiting

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About this study

The aim of the study is to demonstrate a beneficial effect in reducing symptoms that negatively affect the quality of life of IBS patients, and to demonstrate a positive effect on inflammatory and intestinal function markers.

Read the detailed description

The double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study will be conducted on 48 patients (18-55 years old) with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The study will consist of 2 months of supplementation with three parallel arms: 1) probiotic strains and prebiotic (Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum); 2) probiotic strains, prebiotic (Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum) and elderberry and chokeberry fruit extract; 3) placebo.The study will assess symptoms associated with IBS, using the IBS-QOL questionnaire and the Bristol Stool Formation Scale. Markers of inflammation and intestinal barrier permeability , will be determined in blood and stool samples collected from patients.

Being tested
Probiotic, Prebiotic, Polyphenol-rich Extracts, Probiotic, Prebiotic, Placebo
Keywords
IBS, Gastrointestinal diseases, Probiotic, Prebiotic, Plant extract, Polyphenol-rich Extracts
Medical subject headings
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Diseases

What participants receive

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

  • Probiotic, Prebiotic, Polyphenol-rich ExtractsDietary supplement

    probiotic strains, prebiotic (Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum) and elderberry and chokeberry extract

    Once a day

  • Probiotic, PrebioticDietary supplement

    probiotic strains, prebiotic (Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum)

    Once a day

  • PlaceboOther

    placebo

    Once a day

Study groups in NCT05990764
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Probiotic, Prebiotic, Polyphenol-rich ExtractsExperimental18 patients with IBS
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Probiotic, Prebiotic, Polyphenol-rich Extracts
Probiotic, PrebioticExperimental18 patients with IBS
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Probiotic, Prebiotic
PlaceboPlacebo comparator18 patients with IBS
Receives: Other: Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. IBS-QoL (Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Quality of Life) index

    IBS-QoL measures the impact of the disease on the quality of life of patients with IBS

    Measured: Baseline, 2 months

  2. Stool consistency

    Will be assessed using the Bristol Stool Chart

    Measured: Baseline, 2 months

Secondary outcomes (5)
  1. Zonulin

    Zonulin level in stool samples

    Measured: Baseline, 2 months

  2. Short-chain fatty acids

    Short-chain fatty acids level in stool samples

    Measured: Baseline, 2 months

  3. IL-6

    IL-6 level in serum samples

    Measured: Baseline, 2 months

  4. IL-8

    IL-8 level in serum samples

    Measured: Baseline, 2 months

  5. I-FABP

    I-FABP level in serum samples

    Measured: Baseline, 2 months

Timeline

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

  1. First posted14 Aug 2023
  2. Study start8 May 2023
  3. Primary completion31 Jan 2024 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 Jan 2024 (estimated)

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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
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
48 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05990764
Sponsor's protocol ID
03-AP-IBS
Status last verified
Nov 2023
First submitted
7 Aug 2023
Last updated
18 Nov 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 Probiotic, Prebiotic, Polyphenol-rich Extracts and Probiotic, Prebiotic in people with IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome, run by AronPharma Sp. z o. o. at 1 site in Poland.

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 3 inclusion and 5 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Nov 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 Poland. 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?

Results are not available in the source record.

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

Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

IBS-QoL (Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Quality of Life) index (time frame: Baseline, 2 months). The study lists 2 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 18 Nov 2023.

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