Effect of Synbiotic Supplement on the Body Mass Index of Participants With Severe Obesity
Launched by HOSPITAL DONA HELENA · Nov 7, 2016
Trial Information
Current as of June 29, 2025
Unknown status
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Obesity has been discussed as one of the major diseases that require scientific and technological innovations for its control is obesity and studies indicate that microbiota of obese patients have a high level of intestinal microflora imbalance, with serious consequences such as loss of digestive function and the combination of toxins to protein.
Potential mediators of intestinal microbiota are prebiotics, probiotics and synbiotics, supplements considered safe because they are naturally contained in food and human microbiota. Its use has been studied as a new therapeutic approach for the r...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Obesity class III (body mass index ≥40kg/m2)
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Current use of prebiotics and probiotics or use in the last three months
- • Intolerance to prebiotics and probiotics
About Hospital Dona Helena
Hospital Dona Helena is a leading healthcare institution dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes through innovative clinical research. With a commitment to excellence, the hospital leverages its state-of-the-art facilities and multidisciplinary expertise to conduct rigorous clinical trials across various therapeutic areas. By fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals, researchers, and participants, Hospital Dona Helena aims to contribute to the development of novel therapies and enhance the quality of care within the community and beyond.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Joinville, Sc, Brazil
São Paulo, Sp, Brazil
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Marilyn G Ferreira, PhD
Study Chair
Hospital Dona Helena
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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