Status:
COMPLETED
Study of a Prebiotic Supplement to Mitigate Excessive Weight Gain Among Physicians in Residency
Lead Sponsor:
Baylor University
Conditions:
Weight Gain Trajectory
Metabolic Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
A randomized placebo controlled trial to determine if increased dietary fiber will prevent weight gain, inhibit adiposity and reduce perceived stress levels in residents at the Waco Family Health Cent...
Detailed Description
This study will utilize a single blind, placebo controlled, parallel design to assess the effect of dietary fiber \[Prebiotin\] on the gut microbiome, perceived stress, anthropometric variables, and c...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Currently a resident in training at the Family Health Center in their first year.
Exclusion
- Pregnancy
- Currently on prescribed metformin or NSAIDS
- A diagnosed gastro-intestinal disease (i.e. irritable bowel syndrome or Crohn's disease)
- Known allergy to the supplement, placebo, or provided meal replacements
- Antibiotic use within the last 3 months.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 30 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 15 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
11 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04498455
Start Date
September 30 2018
End Date
February 15 2019
Last Update
August 17 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Baylor University
Waco, Texas, United States, 76798