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Intestinal PermeabilityNCT06262880

Dietary Supplementation on Gastrointestinal Barrier Function

A study testing plant derived phenolics and Microcrystaline cellulose (MCC) in people with Intestinal Permeability, run by Brightseed at 1 site in United States.

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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 The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.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 purpose of the current study is to examine the effects of a dietary supplement containing plant derived phenolics at two different dose levels on parameters of gastrointestinal (GI) health in otherwise generally healthy adults with risk factors (high BMI and waist circumference) for increased GI permeability. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 30 to 69 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Intestinal Permeability
What is being tested?
plant derived phenolics and Microcrystaline cellulose (MCC)
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
126 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
6 Feb 2024to 6 Feb 2025
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 30 to 69 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Male or female, 30-69 years of age, inclusive at Visit 1 (Day -7).
  • BMI of ≥29.0 to <40.0 kg/m2 at Visit 1 (Day -7).
  • Waist circumference >102 cm for men and >88 cm for women.
  • Non-user or former user (cessation ≥12 months) of tobacco or nicotine products (e.g., cigarette smoking, vaping, chewing tobacco) with no plans to begin use during the study period.
  • Non-user of marijuana or hemp products within 6 months of Visit 1, with no plans to begin use during the study period. A washout of 7 days is required for topical products (e.g., lotions) and willing to refrain from use during the study.
  • Willing to maintain physical activity and exercise patterns, body weight, and habitual diet throughout the trial.
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  • Willing to refrain from exclusionary medications, supplements, and products throughout the study.
  • No health conditions that would prevent him/her from fulfilling the study requirements as judged by the Clinical Investigator on the basis of medical history and routine laboratory test results.
  • Understands the study procedures and signs forms providing informed consent to participate in the study and authorizes the release of relevant protected health information to the Clinical Investigator.

Who cannot join

  • Known sensitivity, intolerance, or allergy to any of the study products or their excipients.
  • Abnormal chemistry or hematology laboratory test result(s) of clinical significance at Visit 1 (Day -7), at the discretion of the Clinical Investigator. One re-test will be allowed on a separate day prior to Visit 2 (Day 0), for subjects with abnormal laboratory test results.
  • Clinically important diagnosed GI condition that would potentially interfere with the evaluation of the study product (e.g., inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroparesis / malabsorption conditions, eosinophilic disorders of the GI tract, and clinically significant lactose or gluten intolerance or other food allergies).
  • Recent (within 2 weeks of Visit 1; Day -7) history of an episode of acute GI illness such as nausea/vomiting or diarrhea (defined as ≥3 loose or liquid stools/d).
  • Self-reported history (within 6 weeks of Visit 1; Day -7) of constipation (defined as <3 bowel movements per week).
  • Uncontrolled and/or clinically important pulmonary (including uncontrolled asthma), cardiac (including, but not limited to, atherosclerotic disease, history of myocardial infarction, peripheral arterial disease, stroke), hepatic, renal, endocrine (including Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus), hematologic, immunologic, neurologic (e.g., Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, etc.), psychiatric (including depression and/or anxiety disorders) or biliary disorders. Conditions which are well-controlled or resolved will be assessed by the Clinical Investigator on a case-by-case basis.
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  • Uncontrolled hypertension (systolic blood pressure ≥140 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mm Hg) as defined by the blood pressure measured at Visit 1 (Day -7). Stable use of hypertension medication is allowed [defined as no change in medication regimen within the 3 months prior to Visit 1 (Day -7)].
  • Received a COVID-19 vaccine within 2 weeks of Visit 1 (Day -7) or expect to receive a COVID-19 vaccine during the study period.
  • Received an influenza vaccine within 1 week of Visit 1 (Day -7). Influenza vaccine is allowed during the study but must not be received within 7 days prior to a study visit.
  • Had a positive SARS-CoV2 test and experienced symptoms for >2 months (i.e., "long-haulers").
  • Extreme dietary habits (e.g., ketogenic, very high protein, very high fiber, vegan/vegetarian) at the discretion of the Clinical Investigator.
  • History or presence of cancer (including any malignant GI polyps) within 2 years of Visit 1 (Day -7), except for non-melanoma skin cancer.
  • Major trauma or any other surgical event, including abdominal surgery which might influence GI function, within 3 months of Visit 1 (Day -7).
  • Signs or symptoms of an active infection of clinical relevance* within 5 days of Visit 1 (Day -7). The visit may be rescheduled such that all signs and symptoms have resolved (at the discretion of the Clinical Investigator) at least 5 days prior to Visit 1 (Day -7).
  • Antibiotic use within 1 month of Visit 1 (Day -7) and throughout the study period.
  • Regular use (i.e., >3 days/week) of anti-inflammatory medications (e.g., NSAIDS) within 1 month of Visit 1 (Day -7).
  • Use of medications (over-the-counter or prescription) and/or dietary supplements known to influence GI function, including but not limited to, pre- and probiotic supplements as well as foods or beverages containing live probiotics (e.g., yogurt, kombucha), fiber supplements, laxatives, enemas, suppositories, histamine H2 receptor antagonists, proton pump inhibitors, antacids, anti-diarrheal agents, and/or anti-spasmodic within 2 weeks of Visit 1 (Day -7) and throughout the study period. Standard multivitamin and mineral supplements are allowed.
  • Had a colonoscopy or endoscopy within 1 month prior to Visit 1 (Day -7).
  • Exposure to any non-registered drug product within 4 weeks prior to Visit 1 (Day -7).
  • Female who is pregnant, planning to be pregnant during the study period, lactating, or is of childbearing potential and is unwilling to commit to the use of a medically approved form of contraception throughout the study period. Subjects who are pregnant during the study will be discontinued.
  • Female subjects who is unwilling to wear a tampon during the collection of the 24-h urine samples when these collections occur during the time of menstruation
  • Recent history (within 12 months of screening; Visit 1; Day -7) of alcohol or substance abuse. Alcohol abuse is defined as >14 drinks per week (1 drink = 12 oz beer, 5 oz wine, or 1½ oz distilled spirits).
  • Has a condition the Clinical Investigator believes would interfere with his ability to provide informed consent, comply with the study protocol, which might confound the interpretation of the study results, or put the subject at undue risk.
  • If an infection occurs during the study period, test visits will be rescheduled until signs and symptoms have resolved (at the discretion of the Clinical Investigator) at least 5 days prior to the scheduled study visits.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Biofortis

    Addison, Illinois, 60101

    Chad Cook

    Recruiting

Other trials in United States

About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Study to Investigate the Effects of a Dietary Supplement Containing N-trans-Caffeoyltyramine (NCT) and N-trans-Feruloyltyramine (NFT) on Gastrointestinal Barrier Function

The purpose of the current study is to examine the effects of a dietary supplement containing plant derived phenolics at two different dose levels on parameters of gastrointestinal (GI) health in otherwise generally healthy adults with risk factors (high BMI and waist circumference) for increased GI permeability. The primary hypothesis is that supplementation with plant derived phenolics will improve gut health compared to placebo.

Being tested
plant derived phenolics, Microcrystaline cellulose (MCC)

What participants receive

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

  • plant derived phenolicsDietary supplement

    Dietary supplement containing plant derived phenolics

  • Microcrystaline cellulose (MCC)Other

    Placebo treatment: Microcrystaline cellulose

Study groups in NCT06262880
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Placebo treatmentPlacebo comparatorPlacebo treatment (Microcrystaline cellulose): 1 capsule/d
Receives: Other: Microcrystaline cellulose (MCC)
Active low dose of plant derived phenolicsActive comparatorActive low dose of plant derived phenolics via 1 capsule/d
Receives: Dietary Supplement: plant derived phenolics
Active high dose of plant derived phenolicsActive comparatorActive high dose of plant derived phenolics via 1 capsule/d
Receives: Dietary Supplement: plant derived phenolics

What is being measured

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

  1. 0-2 h urine 13C Mannitol excretion

    GI permeability will be assessed using a sugar probe (13C mannitol).

    Measured: 0, and 42 days

Secondary outcomes (17)
  1. 2 to 8 h urine 13C Mannitol

    GI permeability will be assessed using a sugar probe (13C mannitol).

    Measured: 0, and 42 days

  2. 0 to 2 h urine LMR

    GI permeability will be assessed using a two-sugar (lactulose and 13C mannitol) probe procedure.

    Measured: 0, and 42 days

  3. 2 to 8 h urine LMR

    GI permeability will be assessed using a two-sugar (lactulose and 13C mannitol) probe procedure. Two pooled urine samples (0-2 h and 2:01-8 h) will be collected over an 8 h period for subsequent analysis at Clinic.

    Measured: 0, and 42 days

  4. Blood Biomarkers

    Soluble CD14

    Measured: 0, and 42 days

  5. Blood Biomarkers

    LBP

    Measured: 0, and 42 days

  6. Blood Biomarkers

    I-FABP

    Measured: 0, and 42 days

  7. Fecal Biomarkers

    Secretory IgA

    Measured: 0, and 42 days

  8. Fecal Biomarkers

    Calprotectin

    Measured: 0, and 42 days

  9. Inflammatory Biomarkers (Blood)

    hsCRP

    Measured: 0, and 42 days

  10. Inflammatory Biomarkers (Blood)

    IL-1β

    Measured: 0, and 42 days

  11. Inflammatory Biomarkers (Blood)

    TNF-α

    Measured: 0, and 42 days

  12. Inflammatory Biomarkers (Blood)

    IL-6

    Measured: 0, and 42 days

  13. 7-day recall of gastrointestinal symptoms

    Composite score of GITQ (sum of all 8 individual scores) Individual symptom GITQ score

    Measured: 0, and 42 days

  14. 7-day recall of gastrointestinal symptoms

    Individual symptom GITQ score

    Measured: 0, and 42 days

  15. Stool frequency

    Bristol stool scale

    Measured: 0, and 42 days

  16. Stool consistency

    Bristol stool scale

    Measured: 0, and 42 days

  17. Body Weight

    Body Weight in kg.

    Measured: 0, and 42 days

Timeline

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

  1. First posted16 Feb 2024
  2. Study start6 Feb 2024
  3. Primary completion20 Dec 2024 (estimated)
  4. Study completion6 Feb 2025 (estimated)

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
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator
Enrolment
126 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06262880
Sponsor's protocol ID
BIO-2305
Status last verified
Mar 2024
First submitted
31 Jan 2024
Last updated
8 Mar 2024
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing plant derived phenolics and Microcrystaline cellulose (MCC) in people with Intestinal Permeability, run by Brightseed 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 9 inclusion and 24 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 8 Mar 2024. 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?

Results are not available in the source record.

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

Contact Doug Bolster, PhD ((720)527-4131, doug.bolster@brightseedbio.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

0-2 h urine 13C Mannitol excretion (time frame: 0, and 42 days). 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 8 Mar 2024.

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