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Effect of Consuming a Mango and Chia-based Beverage on Modulating the Intestinal Microbiota in Obese Children
Led by Universidad Nacional de Caaguazu · Updated on 2026-04-14
100
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
8 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effect of a mango and chia-based beverage on the gut microbiota of 100 Paraguayan children aged 8 to 16 years who have obesity. The study aims to characterize the gut bacteria in these children for the first time and assess whether this functional beverage can positively influence intestinal bacteria. Childhood obesity affects one in three school-age children in Paraguay, making this research important for potential new strategies. Participants will be randomly assigned to consume either a mango juice beverage or a mango and chia juice beverage for 6 weeks. Both beverages are given as 200 ml daily servings, 5 days a week. The study uses a double-blind design to compare these two drinks and their effects on gut microbiota. During the study, fecal samples will be collected before and after the 6-week intervention to analyze changes in the microbiota using 16S rRNA sequencing. Researchers will also measure body size and composition at the beginning and after 4 weeks of treatment. The study is sponsored by Universidad Nacional de Caaguazu and includes safety monitoring and follow-up until July 2026.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of Consuming a Mango and Chia-based Beverage on Modulating the Intestinal Microbiota in Obese Children
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Children aged 8 to 16 years from Paraguay
- Stratified by BMI including those with and without excess weight
You will not qualify if you...
- Allergy to mango or chia
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants consume either a mango juice or a mango and chia juice beverage daily for 6 weeks, 200 ml per day, 5 days a week.
Weekly visits for up to 6 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
UNCA
Coronel Oviedo, Paraguay
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Julieta Mendez, Msc
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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